Executive Order Number Ninety-Four Declaring Tuesday, January 2, 2007, A Legal Holiday In Remembrance Of Former President Gerald R. Ford
WHEREAS, the people of Delaware have been saddened by the death of former President Gerald R. Ford, who passed away on December 26, 2006; and
WHEREAS, former President Ford leaves behind millions of people, and countless Delawareans, who wish to respectfully mourn his passing, and recognize and celebrate his extraordinary life and accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Tuesday, January 2, 2007, has been declared a National Day of Mourning throughout the United States, and on that date there shall be a state funeral for former President Ford; and
WHEREAS, many Delawareans wish to spend the National Day of Mourning and the occasion of the former President’s funeral celebrating and remembering his life, and honoring his service to our nation; and
WHEREAS, the closing of State offices in honor of former President Ford would be consistent with past actions to honor the memories of former presidents, as State offices were closed for the official state funerals of former Presidents Johnson, Eisenhower and Reagan,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RUTH ANN MINNER, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE, DO HEREBY ORDER AND DECLARE, this 29th day of December, 2006:
1. Tuesday, January 2, 2007, is declared a State holiday pursuant to Merit Rule 5.1.1.
2. Public facilities of the State subject to my authority shall be closed Tuesday, January 2, 2007.
Approved: December 29, 2006.
