[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3339]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING INDIANA STATE SENATOR DAVID C. FORD

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                            HON. MIKE PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 5, 2008

  Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Indiana 
State Senator David C. Ford.
  I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Senator David Ford. 
Senator Ford's passing is a loss to the entire State.
  David Ford was a tireless advocate for the families and communities 
of Senate District 19. During our last visit, just weeks before his 
passing, Senator Ford still took time to advocate his optimistic vision 
for technology benefiting all Hoosiers.
  The four-term Republican senator was not only a leader for the people 
of his district, he was a recognized leader across the State of 
Indiana. His stature was recognized last year when Senator Ford was 
named Government Leader of the Year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. 
Senator Ford also served as Assistant Majority Floor Leader and chaired 
the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technology.
  David Ford was a role model to me. His humble example of honest and 
visionary public service was an inspiration to all of us who had the 
privilege to know him. I will miss his example, his counsel and his 
friendship very much.
  May God comfort Joyce and his entire family with the assurance of his 
grace and with the assurance of the gratitude of the people of the 
State he served and loved.

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