FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael C. Frohlich
January 2,2007
202-225-2071
WASHINGTON
- After attending the funeral service at the National Cathedral for the late
President of the United States Gerald R. Ford, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx
(NC-05) issued the following statement:
“Our nation suffered a significant loss with the passing of
President Ford. A combat veteran of WWII and a dedicated public servant, he
devoted his life to America
and the betterment of all its citizens. Known as a ‘man of the House,’ Gerald
R. Ford served in the House of Representatives for 25 years and was elevated to
the post of Minority Leader through his hard work, honesty and integrity.
“Those integral qualities made Gerald R. Ford a natural
choice for Vice-President, and after a terrible national nightmare, Ford
ascended to the Presidency and served with the compassion and dignity needed to
heal the wounds of a scarred nation.
“Today’s service was a wonderful celebration of President
Ford’s life and legacy and I was honored to be in attendance. He was a
wonderful man who cared deeply for his country and served it with unprecedented
grace in a time of need.
“President Ford had close ties to the Fifth District of
North Carolina, as an active supporter of Wake
Forest University
in Winston-Salem.
President Ford’s eldest son, Mike received a degree from Wake Forest
University in 1972 and
since 1981 he has been the director of student development. Mike’s wife, Gayle
also graduated from Wake
Forest University
in 1973. President Ford was a dedicated friend of Wake Forest
University and an active supporter
of the University through speaking engagements, fundraising and educational
lectures.
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ford family for their
loss. I hope the comfort of friends and a grateful nation will help ease the
pain of their loss.”
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