Tuesday to be day IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF PRESIDENT FORD

January 1, 2007

Governor Jim Gibbons today proclaimed Tuesday, January 2^nd, 2007 a statewide Day in Honor and Remembrance of President Gerald R. Ford.

Although this recognition is a high honor, it does not alter the schedules of state offices or schools and it does not create a state holiday.

The actual proclamation may be viewed under  Proclamations on the governor’s web site, and the actual wording is included below.

”President Ford was a dedicated public servant who served our nation with honor and distinction,” said Governor Gibbons.  “He led our nation through a difficult time and helped restore Americans’ faith in Government.  Nevadans honor and remember this man for the character and values he brought to the presidency and the healing he brought to our nation.”

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            WHEREAS, on December 26, 2006, the United States of America suffered the loss of President Gerald R. Ford, who demonstrated compassion, leadership, and continued dedication to his country throughout his lifetime; and            

            WHEREAS, on August 9, 1974, Gerald Rudolph Ford became the 38th President of the United Sates of America, and began to restore faith in government by leading the United States through the tumultuous era of Vietnam, Watergate, economic uncertainty and difficult foreign policy with the Soviet Union; and            

            WHEREAS, Gerald R. Ford gave a life-time of public service to our nation through his service as an officer of the United States Navy during World War II, as a Congressman serving in the United States House of Representatives for 24 years, as Vice President of the United States and as President of the United States of America; and            

            WHEREAS, President Gerald R. Ford was a man of optimism, character and values who restored the faith o

            WHEREAS, in the years after his presidency, President Gerald R. Ford continued to urge American Leaders to forge ahead with bi-partisan efforts to make our nation stronger; and             

            WHEREAS, Gerald Ford was not only a dedicated National Leader, he was also a proud member of the two-time national champion University of Michigan football team; and           

            WHEREAS, it seems fitting for the nation and Nevada to set aside a public day of mourning on January 2, 2007, so that the citizens of Nevada can reflect on the life and contributions of our 38th President of the United States of America, Gerald R. Ford;             

            NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM GIBBONS, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the Great State of Nevada, do hereby proclaim January 2, 2007, as a day in honor and remembrance of       

            PRESIDENT GERALD RUDOLPH FORD
            IN THE STATE OF NEVADA

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