July 14, 2009
In commemoration of the 96th birthday of President Gerald R. Ford, individual wreaths from President Barak Obama and from Mrs. Betty Ford and the Ford family were placed at President Ford’s Tomb on the grounds of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan during a ceremony earlier today.
July 14, 2009
Remarks of Susan Ford Bales
Let me first extend Mother and our family’s heartfelt thanks to President Obama for the honor he has bestowed upon Dad this morning through the Presidential Wreath. We’re grateful to President Obama for this honor, and for the many courtesies he and the White House have afforded to us.
June 2, 2009
Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has been selected as the recipient of the 2009 Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service. The medal was presented by Jack Ford, Chairman of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and son of former President Ford at the annual dinner of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation on June 1, 2009 at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC.
December 22, 2008
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation announced the selection of Joseph Calvaruso, to the position of Executive Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation.
In making the announcement, Jack Ford, Chairman of the Foundation and son of former President Ford stated “we are pleased to have found someone with a combination of leadership and administrative experience that allows the Foundation to build on our organization’s already sound and vibrant base”.
December 18, 2008
Grand Rapids, Mich… The family of former President Gerald R. Ford will have a Christmas wreath placed at the Ford Burial site on the grounds of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. The wreath will remain at the burial site through Sunday, December 28, 2008. President Ford passed away December 26, 2006.
September 27, 2007
The Resolution reads as follows:
“In that President Gerald R. Ford exemplified the best attributes of a Michigan lawyer through honesty beyond reproach, courageous and forthright behavior, utmost integrity and character and by being principled in difficult times, being a builder of relationships, and showing civility towards all.
August 31, 2007
GRAND RAPIDS–The 41-cent commemorative stamp will be issued nationwide August 31, with special stamp dedication ceremonies taking place in Rancho Mirage, Calif., and at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Throughout his more than three decades of public service, Gerald Ford gave so much to this Nation,” said Postmaster General John E. Potter.
January 16, 2007
Remarks by Susan Ford Bales at the Pentagon
Mr. Vice President, Secretary England, Secretary Winter, Senator Levin, Senator Warner, Admiral Mullen, General Swan, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Ford Family this morning is filled with tremendous pride. No doubt, my brothers and I could spend several hours talking about how much the Navy’s tribute meant to Dad.
