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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Newsletter Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Newsletter Courtesy of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding July 2010 Dr. Henry Kissinger Named Recipient of the Gerald R. Ford Medal For Distinguished Public Service Dr. Henry Kissinger was selected as the recipient of the 2010 Gerald R. Ford Medal For Distinguished Public Service. The medal was presented by Jack Ford, Chairman of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, at the Foundation’s Annual Dinner on June 7, 2010 at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel, Washington, DC. Widely respected around the world for his intelli- gence and diplomatic skills, he has continued to advise presidents and world leaders. President Ford described Dr. Kissinger’s extraordinary pub- lic service and expressed the appreciation and gratitude of all Americans: “His superb record of achievement is unsurpassed in the annals of Ameri- can history. In every case, Secretary Kissinger has worked mightily for peace. And in every case the cause of peace has been advanced by his ef- forts. We have been impressed by our association with him on a personal basis and impressed by his intellect and his insights. We are thankful for his mighty efforts to the cause of peace for mankind in a worldwide basis. Jack Ford, Susan Ford Bales, Dr. Henry Kissinger, Steve Ford, and Mike Ford He is, so far as this American is concerned, the greatest Secretary of State in the history of our Republic.” Betty Ford and Ford Family Pay Tribute to Dr. Alan Greenspan Betty Ford, the Ford Family, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Founda- tion paid tribute at the Annual Dinner in Washington, DC to Dr. Alan Green- span. In addition to the framed photograph, as pictured, the Ford Family presented Dr. Greenspan with a Steuben Crystal American Eagle that President Ford kept near his desk for many years. Mrs. Ford personally selected this gift “as a momento of the special place that you, Alan, and Andrea (Mitchell), will always hold in the hearts of the Ford Family”. Presi- dent Ford’s own words were inscribed on the photograph presented to Dr. Greenspan: “I was extremely fortunate to receive advice from such a bril- liant person as Alan Greenspan. Alan conducted himself as my chief eco- nomic adviser and throughout his subsequent extraordinary public service Humphries M. Robert Dr. of Courtesy Photos to the American people with character, decisiveness, and integrity.” Steve Ford, Susan Ford Bales, and Dr. Alan Greenspan Gerald R. Ford Foundation News Presidential Foundation Betty Ford Honorary Chairperson Letter from the Foundation Executive Director, BOARD OF TRUSTEES Steven M. Ford Joseph S. Calvaruso Chairman Hank Meijer Vice-Chairman Red Cavaney President Joseph S. Calvaruso Martin J. Allen, Jr. Chairman Emeritus The Annual Meeting and Din- Red Cavaney was named luncheon at the National Press Gregory D. Willard ner of the Gerald R. Ford President of the Foundation’s Club was also held on June 7. Secretary Presidential Foundation Board Board and in this capacity will The 2010 Gerald R. Ford Prize David Hoogendoorn of Trustees was held June 7, spearhead Washington, DC for Distinguished Reporting Treasurer 2010 at the Willard InterConti- initiatives. Also at the Annual were presented to Greg Jaffe John G. Baab nental Hotel in Washington, Meeting three new Trustees’ of “The Washington Post” for James A. Baker, III Susan Ford Bales DC. Jack Ford completed his were elected to the Board. his reporting on National De- Vaden Bales four year term as Chairman of Joining the Board are James fense and to Ben Feller of “The Robert E. Barrett the Board of Trustees, and Cavanaugh, Sanford Weill and Associated Press” for his re- Benton Becker Lee C. Bollinger Steve Ford was elected the Albert Zapanta. porting on the Presidency. It David Brandon new Chairman. Steve Ford Two special presentations was an honor to have General Robert W. Browne remarked “I am honored to Brent Scowcroft as the keynote James M. Cannon highlighted the annual dinner. James Cavanaugh serve and I just hope to build The first was the 2010 Gerald speaker for the luncheon. Richard Cheney on my brother Jack's great R. Ford Medal for Distin- Mary Sue Coleman work over the last four years. It The Foundation is now on William T. Coleman, Jr. guished Public Service is all about Dad and Mom's Facebook, reaching a whole Douglas L. DeVos awarded to Dr. Henry Kiss- new audience increasing John M. Engler legacy." John G. Ford inger. Jack Ford, Chairman of awareness of President Ford’s Michael G. Ford the Foundation, presented the legacy. Last year the Founda- Richard A. Ford award to this extraordinary tion launched a new website, David G. Frey individual. There was also a Danny Gaydou www.geraldrfordfoundation.org, Alan Greenspan very touching video of Dr. Kiss- and an updated format for the Robert P. Griffin inger’s service to President newsletter. We are committed James P. Hackett Ford and our country. The Carla A. Hills to growing our communication Roderick M. Hills second was to Alan Green- methods and keeping them Robert L. Hooker span. Mrs. Ford and the Ford current and updated with new Robert D. Hynes family honored him for his ser- G. Richard Katzenbach content, event announcements Thomas E. Kauper vice to President Ford. Susan and features. We are always David Hume Kennerly and Steven Ford presented looking for new ideas so please Henry A. Kissinger Alan with a special gift from the James T. Lynn feel free to contact me with John O. Marsh, Jr. Steve Ford presents remarks at the family. your suggestions. Robin B. Martin Annual Dinner. F. David Mathews The annual Journalism Awards Stephen McConahey M. Peter McPherson Mark A. Murray Terrence O’Donnell Paul H. O’Neill In Memoriam Testimonial Leon W. Parma Roger B. Porter Glenn Steil Sr. Joseph M. Sweeney Donald H. Rumsfeld Brent Scowcroft 1940 - 2010 Trustee Joe Sweeney retired from the board this Peter F. Secchia Friend and former Trus- year, having served as trustee and legal counsel Frank A. Ursomarso Steve Van Andel tee Glenn Steill passed away on May 7, 2010. for the Foundation since its inception in 1981. Prior Sanford I. Weill Glenn served as a member of the Foundation’s to the formation of the Foundation, Joe incorpo- Ronald Weiser Albert C. Zapanta Board of Trustees from 2001 until 2008. His rated and counseled the Gerald R. Ford Com- Frank G. Zarb dedication and generosity played a major role in memorative Committee which coordinated the HONORARY TRUSTEES the success of the Museum and Library. Glenn fundraising, construction and dedication of the Mu- Peter C. Cook Richard M. DeVos served his country as a member of the U.S. seum and partnered with the University of Michigan Ralph W. Hauenstein Coast Guard and the State of Michigan as a in creation of the Library. Joe’s dedicated counsel Frederik G.H. Meijer Seymour K. Padnos Senator in the state’s legislature. Glenn was a and leadership made significant contributions to the Joseph S. Calvaruso very successful businessman and will be re- success of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mu- Executive Director membered for his philanthropic endeavors. seum and Library as well as the Foundation. Elaine K. Didier Library/Museum Director Diane VanAllsburg Administrative Assistant Foundation News 2009 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members James H. Cavanaugh, Ph.D. Trustee Dr. Cavanaugh has been a Managing Director of Health Care Ventures since 1989. Prior to joining HealthCare Ventures, he was President of SmithKline and French Labo- ratories U.S., Inc., President of SmithKline Clinical Laboratories, President of Allergan, Inc., and non- executive Chairman of the Shire Pharmaceutical Group. Earlier, he was Deputy Assistant to the Presi- dent for Domestic Affairs and Deputy Chief of the White House Staff. Before his White House tour, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health and Scientific Affairs in the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare and as Special Assistant to the Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Ser- Trustees General Brent Scowcroft and Jack Ford presented the 2009 Gerald vice. R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense to Greg Jaffe from the Washington Post. Mr. Jaffe’s reporting on the battle of Sanford I. Weill Wanat was described by the selection committee as “riveting”. In a world in which national security issues can become both complex and confusing, the Trustee readability of Mr. Jaffe’s work helped to illuminate critically important defense challenges that foster greater public understanding of the meaning behind the Sandy Weill is Chairman Emeri- tus of Citigroup and his busi- headlines. ness career spans more than fifty years in the financial ser- vices industry. Mr. Weill is a Director of Koc Holding and previously served as a Director of the Federal Re- serve Bank of New York, United Technologies, AT&T and E.I. DuPont Nemours & Company. Recognized as a leading philanthropist, Mr. Weill is Chairman of Weill Cornell Medical College (since 1996); Chairman of Carnegie Hall (since 1991); Founder and Chairman of the National Academy Foundation (since 1980); Director of Qatar Foundation International; Board Governor of Sidra, a future teaching hospital in Qatar; and Director of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation. Mr. Weill and his wife, Joan, have been married for 55 years. Albert C. Zapanta Trustee Al Zapanta is the President and CEO of the United States- Mexico Chamber of Commerce and is responsible for operations in ten regional offices in the Trustees General Brent Scowcroft and Jack Ford presented the 2009 Gerald United States and ten in Mexico. Prior to coming to the R.
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