The Passing of Gerald R. Ford

 "As one who first became politically active in 9th grade during the 1976 presidential election and who campaigned door-to-door in York County for President Ford during that election, I was greatly saddened to learn of the President's passing.  I have long admired and respected President Ford and was honored to meet him when he returned to the House of Representatives a few years back in celebration of his 90th birthday.

Gerald R. Ford became President of the United States in the wake of the Watergate scandal.  A man of fundamental decency and notable integrity, President Ford pulled the country away from the brink of a constitutional crisis and began the process of rebuilding the people's confidence in their government.  In the short time he had as President, Mr. Ford left the institution far better off than when he entered it, an accomplishment to be celebrated by all Americans.  I am thankful that this devoted public servant was there when the country most needed him.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family in their time of need."