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strong relationship with the union through its policies 
and programs; 
Whereas by government decree all civilian auto production in 
the United States ceased on February 10, 1942, and 
Ford, under the control of the War Production Board, 
produced an extensive array of tanks, B–24 aircraft, ar-
mored cars, amphibious craft, gliders, and other mate-
rials for the World War II war effort; 
Whereas Ford dealers rallied to aid the Ford Motor Company 
in its postwar comeback, proving their merit as the 
public’s main point of contact with the company; 
Whereas on September 21, 1945, Henry Ford II assumed the 
presidency of Ford and on April 7, 1947, Ford’s founder, 
Henry Ford passed away; 
Whereas a revitalized Ford met the postwar economic boom, 
with Ford’s famed F-Series trucks making their debut in 
1948 for commercial and personal use, and the debut of 
the 1949 Ford sedan, with the first change in a chassis 
since 1932, and the first integration of body and fenders, 
which would set the standard for auto design in the fu-
ture; 
Whereas these new models were followed by such well-known 
cars as the Mercury Turnpike Cruiser, the retractable 
hardtop convertible Ford Skyliner, the high performing 
Thunderbird, introduced in 1955, the Ford Galaxie, in-
troduced in 1959, and the biggest success story of the 
1960s, the Ford Mustang, which has been a part of the 
American scene for almost 40 years; 
Whereas in 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower chris-
tened the new Ford Research and Engineering Center, 
which was a milestone in the company’s dedication to
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automotive science and which houses some of the most 
modern facilities for automotive research; 
Whereas Ford’s innovation continued through the 1980s with 
the introduction of the Ford Taurus, which was named 
the 1986 Motor Trend Car of the Year, and which re-
sulted in future aerodynamic design trends throughout 
the industry; 
Whereas this innovation continued through the 1990s with 
the debut in 1993 of the Ford Mondeo, European Car of 
the Year, the redesigned 1994 Ford Mustang, and the in-
troduction in 1990 of the Ford Explorer, which defined 
the sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment and remains the 
best selling SUV in the world; 
Whereas the company in its Centennial year opened its 21st 
century world-class, state of the art, advanced manufac-
turing Dearborn Truck Plant at the Rouge manufac-
turing complex, continuing the Rouge Heritage and in-
corporating lean, green, flexible, and sustainable manu-
facturing processes, while enhancing the environment; 
Whereas Ford will produce and offer for sale the world’s first 
fuel efficient, no compromise, hybrid electric sport utility 
vehicle (SUV) this year, as the company begins its next 
100 years; 
Whereas as Ford moves into the 21st century, the company 
continues its marvelous record for fine products with the 
world’s best-selling small car, the Ford Focus, and the 
world’s best-selling truck, the Ford F-Series; 
Whereas the Ford Motor Company is the world’s second larg-
est automaker, and includes Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, 
Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, and Mazda 
automotive brands, as well as other diversified subsidi-
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aries in finance and other domestic and international 
business areas; and 
Whereas on October 30, 2001, William Clay Ford, Jr., the 
great-grandson of Henry Ford, became Chairman and 
Chief Executive Officer of the Ford Motor Company, and 
as such is concentrating on the fundamentals that have 
powered the Ford Motor Company to greatness over the 
last century and made it a world-class auto and truck 
manufacturer, and that will continue to carry the com-
pany through the 21st century to develop even better 
products and innovations: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress, on behalf of the American people—
(1) recognizes—
(A) the 100th anniversary year of the 
founding of the Ford Motor Company, which 
has been a significant part of the social, eco-
nomic, and cultural heritage of the United 
States and many other nations and a revolu-
tionary industrial and global institution; and 
(B) the truly wondrous achievements of 
the Ford Motor Company, as its employees, re-
tirees, shareholders, suppliers, dealers, its many 
customers, automotive enthusiasts, and friends 
worldwide, commemorate and celebrate its 
100th anniversary milestone year;
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(2) congratulates the Ford Motor Company for 
its achievements; and 
(3) expects that the Ford Motor Company will 
continue to have an even greater impact in the 21st 
century and beyond in providing innovative products 
that are affordable and environmentally sustainable, 
and that will enhance personal mobility for genera-
tions to come.
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