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tent and forceful leader for auto workers, with Ford 
building a 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-25 aircraft, ar-
mored cars, amphibious craft, gliders, and other mate-
rials for the World War II war effort; 
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 Ford dealers rallied to aid Ford Motor Company in 
its postwar comeback, providing their merit as the 
public’s main point of contact with the company; 
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 major change in a 
Ford body since 1922, 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 future; 
Whereas these new models were followed by such well-known 
vehicles as Ford ‘‘Woodies’’, as the Mercury Turnpike 
Cruiser, 
the 
retractable 
hardtop 
convertible 
Ford 
Skyliner, the high performing Thunderbird, introduced in 
1955, the Ford Galaxy, introduced in 1959, and the big-
gest success story of the 1960s, the Mustang, which has 
been a part of the American scene for almost 40 years;
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Whereas the Thunderbird wowed the NASCAR circuit in 
1959, winning more than 150 races in NASCAR’s top di-
vision; 
Whereas in 1953 President Dwight D. Eisenhower christened 
the new Ford Research and Engineering Center, which 
was a milestone in the company’s dedication to auto-
motive science and which houses some of the most mod-
ern facilities for automotive research; 
Whereas Ford’s innovation continued in the 1980s with the 
introduction of the Taurus, named the 1986 Car of the 
Year, which resulted in a new commitment to quality 
throughout Ford and future aerodynamic design trends 
in the industry; 
Whereas this innovation continued in the 1990s with the 
debut in 1993 of the Ford Mondeo, European Car of the 
Year, the redesigned 1994 Mustang, and the introduction 
in 1990 of the Ford Explorer, which defined the sports 
utility vehicle (SUV) segment and remains the best sell-
ing SUV in the world; 
Whereas as the 21st century begins, Ford continues its mar-
velous record for fine products with the best-selling car 
in the world, the Ford Focus, and the best-selling truck 
in the world, 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 diversified subsidiaries in 
finance and other domestic and international business 
areas; and 
Whereas on October 1, 2001, William Clay Ford, Jr., the 
great-grandson of Henry Ford, became Chairman and
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Chief Executive Officer of Ford, concentrating on the 
fundamentals that have powered Ford to greatness over 
the last century and made it a world-class auto and truck 
manufacturer, and that will propel the company in the 
21st century to develop even better products and innova-
tions: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) recognizes the truly wondrous achievements 
of the Ford Motor Company, as its employees, retir-
ees, suppliers, dealers, its many customers, auto-
motive enthusiasts, and friends worldwide commemo-
rate and celebrate its 100th anniversary milestone; 
(2) recognizes the great impact that Ford has 
had on the lives of Americans and people of all na-
tions; and 
(3) congratulates the Ford Motor Company for 
this achievement and trusts that Ford 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 generations to 
come.
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