President George W. Bush To Close Federal Offices in Tribute to Former President Gerald R. Ford, OPM

“By Executive Order of President George W. Bush, all executive departments, independent organizations and other agencies of the Federal government shall be closed on Tuesday, January 2, 2007, as a mark of respect for Gerald R. Ford, the 38th President of the United States.”

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