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PROCLAMATION NO. 2007-01
WHEREAS, The thirty-eighth President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford, passed away on December 26, 2006; and
WHEREAS, President Ford was a great man who devoted the best years of his life to serving the United States of America. He was a true gentleman who reflected the best in America’s character.
Before the world knew his name, he served with distinction in the United States Navy and the United States House of Representatives. As a congressman from Michigan, and then as Vice
President, he commanded the respect and earned the goodwill of all who had the privilege of knowing him. On August 9, 1974, he stepped into the presidency without having ever sought
the office; and
WHEREAS, During his time in office, the American people came to know President Ford as a man of complete integrity, who led our country with common sense and kind instincts. Americans
will always admire Gerald Ford’s unflinching performance of duty, the honorable conduct of his Administration, and the great rectitude of the man himself. We mourn the loss of such
a leader, and our thirty-eighth President will always have a special place in our Nation’s memory; and
WHEREAS, President Ford lived 93 years, and his life was a blessing to America, now this fine man will be taken to his rest by a family that will love him always and by a Nation that
will be grateful to him forever;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as the
Mayor of the City of Huntsville, that
January 9, 2007
be designated as:
President Gerald R. Ford Day
in Huntsville, Texas.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 9th day of January, 2007.
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J. TURNER, MAYOR