Message from the Bush Foundation CEO
Congratulations to the Class of 2013 from The Bush
School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. 118 students from The Bush School Class of
2013 and 127 students who completed graduate certificates from The Bush School
made this year’s class the largest graduation class to date. As President Bush
believes, may you always remember that “any definition of a successful life
must include serving others.” Congratulations!
Also, congratulations to the community high school
seniors who were awarded the 2013 George Bush High School Public Service
Scholarships. The recipients are Kelly Zhou - A&M Consolidated High School,
Gerardo A. Ramirez - Bryan High School, Chance W. Jones - Rudder High School,
Pedro A. Martinez Alvarado - Bryan Collegiate High School and Mikayla E. Barry
- St. Joseph Catholic School. Our thanks to Bryan Texas Utilities for their
continual support in funding these scholarships.
This past year, students from The Bush School have worked
hard fundraising for and constructing a five-bedroom house for the Ybarra
Family in Bryan, Texas, as part of Habitat for Humanity. On May 9, The Bush School House was dedicated
in honor of President and Mrs. George Bush for their years of public service. President Bush stated in response to the
building of The Bush School House, “Only when we reach out to others, and give
our time and talent to a cause that is bigger than ourselves, can we as a
community overcome the challenges we face and build a better, brighter future.”
The "Genome:
The Secret of How Life Works" exhibit will be on display until July 5,
2013. Designed for all ages, this
exhibit explores the nature and impact of our genes through visually-rich environments,
interactives, artifacts and multi-media presentations. Be sure to visit this exciting exhibit this
spring.Click here for more information. On July 15, the Bush Library and Museum will open a new
exhibit, “access/ABILITY.” This exhibition
is a highly interactive, yet sensitive disability awareness exhibit that
delivers the message to children, parents and educators that as human beings,
we are more alike than different. I
encourage you visit this unique exhibit this summer.
This fall, the George Bush Foundation will host the
2013 Vintner Dinner and Wine Auction in Houston, Texas. This festive event
blends fine foods, quality wines and exciting auction items in a special
evening of entertainment and camaraderie. All proceeds go to support the
education programs at the George Bush Presidential Library Center. This year’s
dinner is scheduled for November 16 at The Houstonian Hotel. For details,
contact the George Bush Foundation office.
Don't forget to buy
the new edition of President George Bush’s collected letters, ALL THE BEST,
GEORGE BUSH: My Life in Letters and Other Writings, which was released on
March 5. This version includes letters, emails, diary entries and
photographs from the past 15 years, covering his son George W. Bush’s
Presidency, 9/11 and his unlikely friendship with Bill Clinton and reflections
on life, friendship and family. All
proceeds from the book profit The Bush School of Government and Public Service
at Texas A&M University. Buy your
copy today from the George Bush Museum Store by visiting www.museumstore.com.
Once again, thank you for your continued support. I wish
you a nice and relaxing summer.
Fred
Frederick D. McClure
Chief Executive Officer