Background
Ford, Harold Eugene was born on May 20, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Newton J. and Vera (Davis) Ford.
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Harold Eugene Ford
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Harold Eugene Ford, American Congressman. Named Outstanding Young Man of Year Memphis Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1976, Outstanding Young Man of Year Tennessee Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1977, Child Advocate of Year Child Welfare League American, 1987. Board of directors Metropolitan Memphis Young Men’s Christian Association affiliated with Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity; member of national advisory board St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Tennessee State University, 1967. Associate of Arts, John Gupton College, 1969. Master of Business Administration, Howard University.
Career
Member, Tennessee House of Representatives, 1970-1974; member, 94th-105th Congresses from 9th Tennessee district, since 1975; member education and workforce committee, 94th-105th Congresses from 9th Tennessee district member government reform and oversight committee, 94th-105th Congresses from 9th Tennessee district. Member ways and means committee, subcommittee on oversight, member subcommittee human resources, Democratic whip representing Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi during 99th Congress.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors Metropolitan Memphis Young Men’s Christian Association affiliated with Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Member of national advisory board St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Connections
Married Dorothy Bowles, February 10, 1969. Chiildren: Harold, Newton Jake, Sir Isaac.
Awards
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Named Outstanding Young Man of Year Memphis Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1976, Outstanding Young Man of Year Tennessee Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1977, Child Advocate of Year Child Welfare League American, 1987.Named Outstanding Young Man of Year Memphis Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1976, Outstanding Young Man of Year Tennessee Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1977, Child Advocate of Year Child Welfare League American, 1987.