Former U.S. Rep. William D. Ford dies

Former U.S. Rep. William D. Ford dies

The Associated Press


Last Updated: August 14, 2004, 12:17:00 PM PDT


YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Former U.S. Rep. William D. Ford, a Democrat who spent three decades on Capitol Hill and dedicated himself to expanding educational opportunities for children, has died. He was 77.

Ford died early Saturday at his home of complications from a stroke he suffered about six weeks ago, said Adam Benson, a spokesman for U.S. Rep. John D. Dingell, D-Dearborn.

A House member from 1965 to 1995, Ford served as Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor and as Chairman of the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

"He believed that the government has an obligation to give its citizens a chance at success," Dingell's office said in a statement. "He worked every day of his life to be the champion of the working poor and the middle class."

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Condolences to his family and friends.

Thanks for all the good work you've done on our behalf. Even though some ignorant few such as myself, didn't even know.

Rest in Peace, Congressman Ford. Thank you for serving Michigan and America.

A man who actually considered and worked for the working poor, and middle class Americans. Where's the money in that?

He will be respected and remembered a long time.

I am glad that I had the fortune to vote for you, and for you to have been my representative in Congress. May the good you have done, live on through those whose lives you have touched and influenced.

RIP Bill.