Tony Thurmond: “Kentucky is famous for many things, including its bourbon and the Derby, but what I have come to associate most with the…”

“Kentucky is famous for many things, including its bourbon and the Derby, but what I have come to associate most with the ``Bluegrass State'' over the past 24-years is Senator Wendell Ford, who I regret to note is leaving the Senate at the end of the 105th Congress. Senator Ford is a man with a deep and unwavering commitment to public service. He served in the United States Army during World War II and continued his military service as a member of the Kentucky National Guard. He has held elected office at both the state and federal levels, holding the titles of state senator and governor before being elected to the United States Senate in 1974. Each of us understands that our primary job as Senators is to make the law, but many of us also believe that we should use our offices to help the people of our states. This is a sentiment that Senator Ford and I share, and over the years, my friend from Kentucky has worked tirelessly to help his state develop and prosper.”