[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 59 (Wednesday, May 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E804]
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                     HONORING PRESIDENT GERALD FORD

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 4, 2011

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, this week, we honor a highly distinguished 
citizen of the State of Michigan and recognize his service to the 
people of the United States--Gerald Ford.
  Gerald Ford is a Michigan legacy and a model for those called to 
public service. He served with distinction in World War II aboard the 
U.S.S. Monterrey. In 1948, he was elected to the House of 
Representatives, where he served with integrity for twenty-five years. 
And in 1974, during one of the darkest moments in U.S. history, Gerald 
Ford served as the 38th President of the United States, unifying the 
Nation during a notable time of divisiveness and uncertainty. Now, it 
is especially fitting that we honor President Ford's legacy.
  On behalf of the people of the United States, we accept from the 
citizens of Michigan a statue of President Ford for placement in the 
U.S. Capitol. From this day forward, countless visitors from around the 
globe will come to the Nation's Capitol each year and be reminded of 
President Ford's courage and strength--those characteristics which 
helped to heal a divided Nation and bring us together. The statue will 
be displayed as part of the prestigious and historic national Statuary 
Hall collection for years to come.
  President Ford has left us a rich legacy. As we accept President 
Ford's statue in the U.S. Capitol on behalf of the citizens of the 
United States, I hope all of us here will honor him by reflecting upon 
his legacy.

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