Background
Ard, Solomon John was born on October 16, 1937 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Solomon William and Olivia Mildred (Dean) Ard.
Ard, Solomon John was born on October 16, 1937 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Solomon William and Olivia Mildred (Dean) Ard.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, Northwest, 1980. AS, Ivy Technology College, 1985. Student (honorary), Indiana University, 1977.
Student (honorary), Indiana University, 1979—1980.
Master firefighter East Chicago Fire Department, Indiana, 1961—1967, chauffeur, 1967—1968. Captain, 1968—1980; fire chief, since 1980. With United States Air Force, 1956-1960.
Public service Cesare Battiste Lodge, 1982. Member of Indiana Firefighters Association, Northwest Indiana Fire Chiefs Association (board directors 1982-1983), International Fire Chiefs Association, Indiana Association Building Offices, Indiana Fire Chief's Association (executive board directors), Lake County Arson Task Force, East Chicago Mayor's Task Force, East Chicagoans, Indiana Alumni.
Married Anita Lavern Dawson, June 21, 1959. Children: De-Etta, Monica, Angel, Mickey.