[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 113 (Thursday, July 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1434]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF M.W. FORD UPON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2008

  Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, on the occasion of his 90th birthday, I 
proudly salute a true public servant and model citizen of Dayton, 
Texas, Milo Westel Ford Jr. I would like to recognize and honor M.W. 
Ford for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the people of 
Dayton.
  A native born Texan and a life-long resident of Dayton, Texas, Mr. 
Ford graduated from Dayton High School and later Rice University. In 
1945 he retired from the United States Air Force as a captain. He 
retired from Dayton State Bank after 50 years of service.
  During the 90 years of his life, Mr. Ford has had a long career in 
public service. For three years, he served as the mayor of Dayton. For 
over 50 years Mr. Ford has been a Rotarian in Dayton. He has been 
recognized by numerous organizations. Some of these include: Citizen of 
the Year from the Liberty Dayton Chamber of Commerce and International 
Paul Harris Fellowship Award from Dayton Rotary. He served on the 
Dayton Community Development Corporation, Legend Bank Board, Dayton 
Masonic Lodge, Lon Morris College Board of Development, and the Dayton 
Historical Society. Mr. Ford's contribution to the fundraising efforts 
to help build the Jones Library in Dayton will not be forgotten. Both 
his hard work and love for Dayton, Texas has earned him enduring 
respect throughout the community.
  On behalf of the Second Congressional District of Texas, it gives me 
great pleasure to congratulate M.W. Ford on his 90th birthday. I 
commend this remarkable Texan for his service, dedication, and 
contributions to the City of Dayton.

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