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| December 29, 2006 |
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Governor Kulongoski Declares January 2, 2007 as Gerald Ford Commemoration Day
(SALEM, OR) - Governor Ted Kulongoski today issued a proclamation declaring Tuesday, January 2, 2007 as "Gerald Ford Commemoration Day" in Oregon.
All Oregon state offices will remain open for regular business hours on January 2.
On Wednesday, December 27 Governor Kulongoski ordered that flags be flown at half-staff until sunset on January 25, 2007 to honor Former President Gerald Ford.
The text of the "Gerald Ford Commemoration Day" proclamation is copied below.
WHEREAS: Former President Gerald R. Ford had a distinguished career of public service as a U.S. Naval officer, a member and then Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representative, Vice President, and finally President of the United States; and
WHEREAS: On August 9, 1974, Gerald Ford was sworn in as the 38th President of the United States; and
WHEREAS: President Ford was a man of dignity and honor, who led this nation through a difficult period and will be long remembered for his decency and strength of character; and
WHEREAS: PresidentFord will always be remembered for his selfless service to the United States.
NOW,
THEREFORE: I, Theodore R. Kulongoski, Governor of the State of Oregon, hereby proclaim January 2, 2007 to be
Gerald Ford Commemoration Day
In Oregon and encourage all Oregonians to join in this observance.
Contact:
Jacob Weigler (503.378.6496)
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