Senate Resolution 136 honors Kenneth Ray Ford, a former union leader and machinist who contributed to the Apollo 11 mission.

Senate Resolution 136 memorializes Kenneth Ray Ford, who passed away on February 14, 2025. Ford was the first African American business representative for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, and designed tools for scientific purposes, including instruments sent on the Apollo 11 mission. He also served in the U.S. Army and worked as a machinist at the University of Chicago. The resolution extends condolences to his family and friends, noting his contributions and the impact he had on those who knew him.

Senate Resolution 136 honors Kenneth Ray Ford, a former union leader and machinist who contributed to the Apollo 11 mission.

Senate Resolution 136 memorializes Kenneth Ray Ford, who passed away on February 14, 2025. Ford was the first African American business representative for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, and designed tools for scientific purposes, including instruments sent on the Apollo 11 mission. He also served in the U.S. Army and worked as a machinist at the University of Chicago. The resolution extends condolences to his family and friends, noting his contributions and the impact he had on those who knew him.