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Governor Jim Gibbons today proclaimed Tuesday, January 2nd,
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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