LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Steve Ford upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2011 Humanitarian Award by the Long
Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Steve Ford has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Steve Ford
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2011 Humanita-
rian Award by the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence,
Inc., to be celebrated at its 24th Annual Angel Ball at The Oheka Castle
in Huntington, New York, on Wednesday, May 4, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
(LICADD)'s mission is to address the addictive climate of the times by
providing initial attention and referral services to individuals, fami-
lies, and children, through intervention, education and professional
guidance to overcome the ravages of alcohol and other drug-related prob-
lems; and
WHEREAS, The third son of former President and Mrs. Gerald R. Ford,
Steve Ford is being commended for his many contributions to the field of
addiction; and
WHEREAS, Steve Ford has enjoyed a successful acting career for over 25
years appearing in over 800 hours of film and television productions; he
has worked on over 30 films and has had the guest leads in television
program; and
WHEREAS, Before becoming an actor in 1980, Steve Ford worked on the
professional rodeo circuit as a team roper and still ropes today in his
spare time; and
WHEREAS, Steve Ford was involved in the thoroughbred race horse indus-
try for years during the 1980s and 1990s in numerous capacities, such as
owner, breeder, racing manager and race track executive as Associate
Vice President of Turfway Park Race Course in Kentucky; he represented
Turfway Park in all of their television and radio advertising, and
served as the track spokesperson; and
WHEREAS, During the spring of 1994, Steve Ford resigned as Vice Presi-
dent of the racetracks and returned full-time to his acting career; and
WHEREAS, Steve Ford is also highly sought after nationally as a moti-
vational speaker for corporate events relating his inspiring experiences
during his family's stay in the White House and his years in Hollywood;
and
WHEREAS, Steve Ford served three years on the Board of Directors of
The National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, and currently serves
on the Board for The President Gerald R. Ford Museum; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Steve Ford upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the 2011 Humanitarian Award by the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and
Drug Dependence, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Steve Ford.