This action shall not impair in any way the activation of the Energy Resources Council.
Gerald Ford
The Public Record
Gerald Rudolph Ford was the 38th President of the United States, serving from August 9, 1974, to January 20, 1977. A member of the Republican Party, Ford was born in Michigan and previously served as the U.S. House of Representatives member from 1949 to 1973. He also held the position of House Minority Leader from 1965 until he became President. Ford is particularly known for his efforts to heal the nation following the Watergate scandal and for his controversial decision to pardon former President Richard Nixon.
ERDA will work with private industry, colleges and universities, and others to develop and put into effective use technology that will conserve energy and increase the supply of energy from all sources.
I expect to have as much pride in their development and success as I have in their creation.
I have today signed an Executive order which activates on January 19, 1975, the Energy Research and Development Administration and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
We must not let his work die--that will be the highest tribute of all.
I believe the right to vote is the foundation of freedom and equality.
You are the very perceptive leaders who can turn uncertain youngsters into winning adults.
There is increasing recognition of, and interest in, the contributions of women to the national life of this country in all its important aspects.
By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 5317 of title 5 of the United States Code, as amended.
I warmly welcome Elliot Richardson back into the service of our country and am confident that he will represent America with the highest distinction.
Americans must now deal with those inequities that still linger as barriers to the full participation of women in our Nation's life.
This order creates a National Commission to observe International Women's Year in 1975.
The Interagency Committee on Handicapped Employees shall be comprised of the following.
When we discuss women's problems, we are talking about people's problems.
The Commission shall promote the national observance in the United States of International Women's Year.
I have the highest regard for him, for his intelligence, and for his total commitment to public service.
May I say to Bob Folsom, Billy Jones, Bill Keating, Ralph O'Brien, and Captain Ryan the very best to you for what you have done, the records you have made, and I wish you, along with the others, the very, very best.





