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FORMER WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF, BUSH SCHOOL DEAN, AND LONGTIME BUSH FAMILY CONFIDANT, ANDY CARD, NOW SERVING AS INTERIM FOUNDATION CEO

n May 26th, the George & spearheading key initiatives OBarbara Bush Foundation to expand the Presidential board announced that David Center and Library, managing B. Jones would retire as Chief the Foundation through the FideSpring 2020li Newsletterty Executive Officer effective loss of both President Bush and June 5, 2020. Jones, 75, took Mrs. Bush, and planning a key over the CEO role in 2016 after legacy fundraising campaign retiring from Dini Spheris, a to help secure our future,” leading nonprofit fundraising said Ellis. “We will miss his consultancy in Houston, Texas. leadership but are very pleased Jones is serving as senior he will continue to play an advisor to the Foundation important role in the legacy focused on the current fundraising campaign we have fundraising campaign. initiated this year. He has FideAndy Card, long-time libeent a strongy and loyal fixture Foundation board member and in Bush Family initiatives for former White House Chief of decades, including helping Staff, has agreed to step in as to raise the initial capital to Interim CEO. Alexander Ellis launch the Bush Center and III, who chairs the Foundation’s Foundation in 1993.” board of directors, said the “It has been a distinct honor Foundation has hired Heidrick for me to play a leading role & Struggles to conduct a search in President and Mrs. Bush’s for the new CEO, and has Foundation for these last four formed a Search Committee years,” Jones said. “They which includes five board are two of the finest people Bush Foundation Interim CEO Andy Card speaking at a Foundation event in members and Mark Welsh, I have ever met, and having November 2019. (Photo credit: Butch Ireland) Dean of The Bush School of the opportunity to work with Government and Public Service them on their Foundation COVID-19 IMPACT UPDATE: and Tyson Voelkel, President of and its vision and goals has With Bush Library and Museum currently closed the Texas A&M Foundation. been a very special honor and and Bush Foundation in-person events suspended, “David has been a terrific experience.” please be sure to check bush41.org and CEO for the Foundation, GeorgeandBarbaraBush.org for program updates. The Bush School follows Texas A&M’s guidance.

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From the 2017 One America Appeal hurricane relief concert, (in the front row) former First Lady Laura Bush, President Bill Clinton, President George W. Bush, Presi- dent George H.W. Bush, President Jimmy Carter, President Barack Obama and first Lady Barbara Bush are joined by (from left to right in the second row) Bush School Dean Mark Welsh, Bush Foundation CEO David Jones and Bush Library Director Warren Finch. (Photo credit: Paul Morse) A MESSAGE FROM DAVID B. JONES

our years ago, I was honored to accept the family members. We re-engaged and expanded our Board of Trustees, Finvitation to lead what was then called chaired by Jeb Bush, and expanded our Library Advisory Council. the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library Every one of these groups provide vital advice, guidance and support Foundation. We knew my time in the CEO in our planning and fundraising. We have also greatly expanded position would possibly include a major our donor base with more individuals, foundations and corporations transition, and indeed it did. As I conclude my supporting our work from across the country. time as Foundation CEO I look back with great With Bush family approval, in 2019 we changed our name to the pride and gratitude to so many of you and look George & Barbara Bush Foundation. It is well-positioned for an exciting forward with great excitement for the Foundation’s future. future. A capital campaign is underway, chaired by Trustee C. Boyden The most significant Foundation events, among the many of the past Gray. The campaign will result in major enhancements to the museum four years, were, of course, those surrounding the passing of both our exhibits which will serve to attract greater numbers of visitors to the beloved President and his wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush. The funerals Bush Center. It also includes increased endowment and program support and associated events, skillfully guided by the President’s then Chief of which, along with a recently announced new presence in Washington, Staff, Jean Becker, her staff, along with a huge cadre of staff, volunteers DC, will provide continued growth and stature for The Bush School. and military personnel in Houston, College Station and Washington A great source of personal pride for me is the staff we have DC, brought a world-wide outpouring of admiration and respect for assembled to carry on our important work. This outstanding team looks the Bushes. The loss of our namesakes has elevated the importance forward to new leadership and the opportunity to further enhance the of the work of the Foundation, the Bush School and the Bush Library Bushes’ legacies. and Museum in keeping alive the legacies of these two outstanding In closing, I want to pay tribute to my predecessors, Don Wilson, American leaders. Roman Popadiuk and Fred McClure who set the stage for everything Before their passing, we were fortunate to celebrate with the Bushes, we have accomplished. We thank Board Member Andy Card, who has the twentieth anniversary of theGeorge H. W. Bush Presidential Center stepped in to help lead the transition, and we look forward to welcoming To commemorate the occasion, with President Bush urging us on, and the new CEO of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation who will lead with the help and support of all five living former Presidents, we created us to new levels of excellence. a public service project called One America Appeal. The project raised $42 million for hurricane relief for victims of the devastating 2017 hurricane season. The past four years have seen a major increase in the engagement of volunteers in the life and work of the Foundation. David B. Jones, Our Board of Directors was expanded to include four additional Bush President and Chief Executive Officer

2 Spring 2020 THE BUSH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES WASHINGTON, D.C. TEACHING SITE

exas A&M University Texas A&M with this enhanced Thas announced plans to presence in Washington.” open a new teaching site in The Master of International Washington, D.C. featuring The Policy degree is geared toward Bush School of Government working professionals who are and Public Service, a graduate hoping to broaden and deepen program founded by the nation’s their knowledge of international 41st president. The location is affairs and national security expected to open in the fall of while acquiring an advanced 2020, with classes commencing degree in the fields. Entrance in early 2021, pending required into the degree program is approvals. limited to those with at least George H. W. Bush started “ The expansion of Texas A&M and The six years of work experience the school in College Station, in the field of international Texas, four years after his term Bush School into Washington, D.C., affairs and/or national security, as president ended in 1993, is consistent with the vision of the broadly interpreted. The Bush giving it a mission to prepare school’s founder and namesake, the School plans to offer a range future leaders for careers in of courses at times that will be government and other forms late President George H. W. Bush.” convenient for those currently of public service. Bush School - Bush School Dean Mark Welsh employed in the capital area. offerings consistently rank “Washington, D.C. is the among the best international loyalty and selfless service.” ground floor access. perfect next site for Texas A&M affairs and public service “The expansion of Texas Pending approval by the and The Bush School,” said graduate programs in the A&M and The Bush School into Texas Higher Education former Florida Governor Jeb nation. Washington, D.C. is consistent Coordinating Board and Bush, who in January 2017 “We know that many Aggies with the vision of the school’s the District of Columbia taught a concentrated 10-day already working and leading at founder and namesake, the late Higher Education Licensure course on the role of governors the forefront of government and President George H. W. Bush,” Commission, Texas A&M’s at The Bush School. “Aggies industry in D.C. and around the said Bush School Dean Mark Bush School plans to begin are known as doers, leaders and world will be thrilled with this Welsh, former chief of staff of offering courses toward selfless servants. Our nation exciting news,” said Michael the U.S. Air Force. “President its Master of International and indeed the world will K. Young, president of Texas Bush believed that public Policy degree in early 2021. benefit from these professionals A&M University — which is service is a noble calling. The Additional programs from who seek to serve.” home to the George H. W. Bush opportunity to educate future across the university such Presidential Library, the George leaders in our nation’s capital as law, healthcare and food & Barbara Bush Foundation allows us to reach so many more security also are being and The Bush School. “We students who are following, or considered. welcome interest from seeking to follow, that noble “I congratulate President prospective graduate students calling.” Young and Dean Welsh on this For additional information who seek to further their The new site is located signature achievement,” said about classes being offered careers and serve the nation within several blocks of the John Sharp, chancellor of The by The Bush School at its and world with excellence, White House and other key Texas A&M University System. new Washington, DC facility, visit bush.tamu.edu/ respect, integrity, leadership, government buildings, with “It will pay great dividends to

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PEARLS OF WISDOM: LITTLE PIECES OF ADVICE (THAT GO A LONG WAY)

MARCH 5 INSTITUTE OF PEACE, WASHINGTON, DC

rs. Bush’s latest book MPearls of Wisdom: Little Pieces of Advice (That Go a Long Way) was released this past Spring and, proving the esteem and affection the late former First Lady still commands among her fellow citizens, the book rocketed, for a few hours, to the top of Amazon’s bestseller list. It eventually became a New York Times bestseller as well. Pearls features a collection of Mrs. Bush’s wisdom in what has been described as a “charming collection of down-to-earth and often funny advice.” Topics covered include looking for the good in others, enjoying life, cherishing relationships, being Jean Becker, left, together with Doro Bush Koch, Ellie LeBlond Sosa and Gigi Koch speak at the Pearls of Wisdom book launch on March 5th. (Photo credit: Chris Williams) punctual, and learning not to waste time — and contributors along with testimonials of those Jean Becker, the editor and and a collection of anecdotes include author Mary Higgins who met Mrs. Bush. She also ghostwriter of this book, worked from aides, historians, and Clark, former president Bill writes about living through for Mrs. Bush as a deputy family friends. Clinton, actor Teri Hatcher, and the heartbreaking death of her press secretary at the White The roll-out event for the musician Reba McEntire. three-year-old daughter, Robin, House before helping Mrs. Pearls book tour took place Examples from Mrs. Bush’s to leukemia, and how hardship Bush write her two post-White March 5th at the Institute of many commencement speeches has always made her value House memoirs and serving as Peace in Washington, DC, where (Wellesley: “Be compassionate family above all else. This President Bush’s post-White several hundred invited guests with one another”; Smith sage, valuable volume appeals House chief of staff. Jean put filled the Carlucci Auditorium College: “Serve others. You will to readers looking for general together this tribute containing — and tuned in online to the always get back more than you advice, no matter one’s political excerpts from Bush’s diaries, livestream — to hear Jean and give”) are included, as well, leanings. notes from her family members, Bush family members Doro Bush Koch, Ellie LeBlond Sosa and Gigi Koch share warm stories “ …in 80 years of living, I have survived six children, 17 grand- and poignant anecdotes from children, six wars, a book by Kitty Kelly, two presidents, their mother and grandmother. Jean also promoted the book two governors, big Election Day wins and big Election Day at the George W. Bush Institute losses, and 61 years of marriage to a husband who keeps in Dallas before the coronavirus jumping out of perfectly good airplanes.” pandemic scuttled the remainder of her in-person book - First Lady Barbara Bush events. Not to be deterred, Jean

4 Spring 2020 then embarked on a series of Mrs. Bush especially loved ongoing “virtual” online book visiting with students of all events with additional Bush ages, from kindergartners to family members Neil Bush, college graduates. When she Lauren Bush Lauren, Ashley turned 80, she owned up to all Bush, Jeb Bush Jr., Pierce her advice-giving and explained Bush, and Sam LeBlond. The it this way: “After all, in 80 events were sponsored not only years of living, I have survived for the George & Barbara Bush six children, 17 grandchildren, Foundation but also Kansas six wars, a book by Kitty Kelly, City Public Library, Midtown two presidents, two governors, Reader Bookstore in Florida, big Election Day wins and big and the William J. Clinton Election Day losses, and 61 Presidential Library in Little years of marriage to a husband Rock, Arkansas. who keeps jumping out of In these programs, we learned perfectly good airplanes. So, it’s that Barbara Bush was famous just possible that along the way for handing out advice. From I’ve learned a thing or two.” friends and family to heads Mrs. Bush would no doubt of state and Supreme Court approve that all of the author’s justices, and certainly to her proceeds from Pearls of Wisdom staff, her advice ranged from go to benefit the Barbara Bush what to wear, what to say or not Foundation for Family Literacy. say, and how to live your life.

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2019 BUSH FOUNDATION DONOR LIST

e are grateful for the generous support of all donors and In this second annual Foundation donor listing, we recognize and Wmembers of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation. Funds thank our donors who contributed gifts of $250 or more between received through the Foundation’s membership, annual and capital 9/1/18 through 12/31/19. If you would like to make a gift to the fundraising programs, and special events support the educational George & Barbara Bush Foundation, please visit our contribute page and scholarship programs of both the Bush Presidential Library and at https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/contribute or contact the Museum and The Bush School of Government and Public Service. foundation office at (979) 862-2251 for more information.

$100,000 + $10,000 - $24,999.99 $2,500 - $9,999.99 Ron Kaufman Concho Resources Inc. Phyllis Acklie / Acklie Charitable A. L. Helmcamp, Inc. Peggy and Bill Kemp ConocoPhillips Foundation Phil Adams KICKSTART KIDS Flora Cameron Crichton / Apache Corporation American Momentum Bank Pat and Dan Lindsey The Flora Cameron Foundation The Association of Former Students Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Linscomb and Williams, Inc. Trish and Dick Davidson BBVA Compass Salim Asrawi The MacPausic Family Fund Kinder Foundation Robin and John Bonn Cindy and Paul Atkinson Bruce McCaw Natalie and Herb Kohler Jr. The Bush School of Government & Jean Becker Dana and Bob McClaren Public Service Angie and Billy Lemmons Jeanie and Chris Begala Paulina and Jim McGrath Andrea and Richard Catania Parman Enterprises LLC Linda and Bob Brown Carolyn and Joe Merritt Jacqueline and Thomas Collamore William Stamps Farish Fund Michelle Buchanan Julie Swanson and Jamison Monroe Crestwood Equity Partners LP The Virginia and L.E. Simmons Sally and Jack Buckley Jr. Sue and Phillip Morse Family Foundation Rose and Harry Cullen Maria and Neil Bush Dianne Moss Heidi and Mark Davis Jane and Robert Cabes Jr. Patty Mueller $50,000 - $99,9999.99 Lynda Chin and Ron DePinho Margo and Powell Campbell Sally and Fred Mueller The Arts Council of Brazos Valley Gayle and John Durie Kathleene and Andy Card Jr. The Murphy Foundation Sue and Chuck Cobb / The Events Company* Janis and Bardin Nelson The Cobb Family Foundation Mary Kate and Robert Cary Cherie and Jim Flores Roxann and Tim Neumann Karen and Richard Coffman Harry Chapman Kristin and Jack Fusco Gena and Chuck Norris Kathy and Harlan Crow Zou and Boyd Cherry Goldman, Sachs and Company Oldham Goodwin Group, LLC Trammel & Margaret Crow Cathy and Joe Cleary Diane Hoffman Foundation Cokinos / Young Jane and Ed Parker Horlock Foundation The Crain Foundation Florence and Bookman Peters $25,000 - $49,999,99 Houston Livestock Show Julie and Gregg Petersmeyer and Rodeo Anne and Les Csorba Dee Dee and Jon Acklam Amy and Rob Pierce Estate of Irene Inokay Mildred and Frederick Dent Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Karen Pruitt Mary and Lawrence Kent Allison and Robert DiNardo Astros Foundation Condoleezza Rice Carolyn and Jack Little EnCana Corporation Bessemer Trust Co., N.A. Kay and Britt Rice Alice and Keith Mosing Gwen and Davis Ford Linda and Richard Breeden Rio Grande Exp, LLC John Nau III Martha Ford Bryan Texas Utilities Karen and Karl Rove Alice and Erle Nye The Garden Club of Houston Marcia Carlucci Lauren and Greg Saikin Phillips 66 Marie and Gary Gonzalez Dotty and Gordon England Brent Scowcroft Amanda and Dan Pickering Niccole and Chris Greeley Rhonda and Michael Graff Ann and Tom Scully Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P. Kathy and Dan Grubb Bobbie and Bill Kilberg Andrew Segal Strake Foundation Ed Haggar Koret Foundation / Michael Boskin Betty and Mel Sembler United Airlines* Donald Hall Gretchen and Howard Leach The Shackouls Family Foundation Margaret D. Voelkel Mandy and Phillip Hamman The PNC Foundation Stephanie Sale and Jim Singleton Ward & Ames Special Events* Glenn Hasse Jr. Frederick Smith Singleton, Zimmer, Haliburton Meg and Dick Weekley Betty and John Hrncir Rose Van Arsdel Architecture, PC Jane Weintraub IBM Corporation Matching Grants Program Sichan Siv Daisy and John White iCivics, Inc. Honey and Sam Skinner Sandi Heysinger and Dick Denise and Larry Small Williams Margaretha and Eric Javits Steve Smith Williams Companies Pat and David Jones

6 Spring 2020 Marian and Abraham Sofaer Diane and David Demarest Norma and Harry Longwell Gwendolyn Flynt and Alicia and Stephen Spenlinhauer Marjorie and Robert Dennis M. Wiesenthal Men’s Collection Albert Smith III Ellen and Rod Thornton Deborah and Ray Dillon LLC Tamara and William Smith Melanie and Bill Toler Richard Doubrava June and David Marshall Catherine and Mark Smock Phoebe and Bobby Tudor Phyllis and William Draper III Sherrie and Ed Massin Carolyn and Mark Speese U.S. Chamber of Commerce Diane and John Eckstein Nathalie and Kevin McDonald Alice and Kenneth Starr Sally Dee and Herb Wade Creighton Edwards Olympia Snowe and John Anne and Paul Steinkamp McKernan Jr. Nancy Ames and Danny Ward Charles Jago Elder Foundation Diana and Richard Strauss Lou Ann and Mike McKinney David Weinstein Estate of Florine G. Elliff Ginger and Louis Sullivan Darlene and James McLaughlin Jr. Whalen Family Foundation Far East Broadcasting Company- Debra Parchman Swaim Juliette Clagett McLennan and James Swaim Holly and Barry Williamson Korea / Billy Kim Janice McNair Twila and Milton Tate Kathy and Ron Wilson Stephen Farrar The Meyer Family Cindy and Allan Taylor Wine Institute Amy and Cameron Findlay Demaris and James Miller Pete Teeley Sherry and Robert Zoellick Lily and Charles Foster Harriet and Joe Foster Virginia and Robert Mulberger The HCH and JBH Elizabeth and Andrew Natsios Charitable Fund $1,000 - $2,499.99 Frances and George Foussianes Newman Printing Company, Inc. The James C. and Shawn Acklam Nancy and Paul Gardner Teresa K. Day Foundation Belinda and Will Nixon Carolyn and Thomas Adair Mark Garrison The Junior League of Sally and Richard Novetzke Tere and Eduardo Aguirre Jr. Ted Gaylord Bryan-College Station James Nowlin Missy and Paul Anderson Patrick Graham Betty Thomas Harold Oberkotter Deborah and Stuart Anderson Susan and Lanny Griffith Marilyn Throne Michael O’Quinn Sarah Jo and Pat Ashburn Celia Goode-Haddock and Lynda Underwood Billy Haddock Anne Orrell Kenneth Aspromonte Madelyn and Andrew Von Patty and Ray Hannigan Missy and Sam Palmisano Eschenbach Sara and Robert Awe Bryce Harlow Annette and Mervin Peters Sharleen and Ronnie Walkoviak Betty Aycock Lois Hartline Leigh and Paul Peveto Kim and Calvin Wallen Emy Lou and Jerry Baldridge Thomas Hayward Sally and Richard Phelps Phoebe Watts Barbara Franklin and Wallace Barnes Andi and David Heath David Platt Gaye Lynn and Paul Webb Melza and Ted Barr Betsy Heminway Linda and Stephen Pringle Lola and Gordon Westdahl Peggy and Bob Beckham Dealey and David Herndon Mary and Carl Raether Marsha and Thomas Williams Gloria and Anthony Best Rosemarie Hesterberg Scott Ralston Joanne and Welcome Wilson Sr. Nancy and Kent Bettisworth Martha and French Hill Eliza Lovett Randall $250 – $999.99 Martha and Taylor Blanton Carla Hills Mary and John Ratcliff Barbara and Frank Abbott Sr. Paul Boatright Kathleen Moore and Steven Homer Thomas Rawson Elaine and Robert Ackley Mary Pat and Michael Bolner Jeanie and Randy House Penny Riggs and Karl Rehn Jocelyn Adelaar Judith Bracken Amy and Joe Huggins Nikki and Doug Richnow Martha Adger Kathleen and Phillip Brady Shahla and Imtihan Jawdat Nathalie and Charles Roff Michael Agopian Bravo Foundation / Topper Ray James Johnson Regina Rogers Cathryn and James Ahrenholz Joan and Jim Brock Carolyn Jones Marti Marberry and Thomas Roraff Kathie and Scott Amann Shirley Caldwell Joan and Marvin Kaplan Dorothy and Henry Rosenberg Ann and John Anderson Lou Ann and Stephen Caruthers Sylvia Kase Helen and C. Parr Rosson III Margaret MKS Anderson Charles Casey Thomas Kean Barbara and Arthur Rothkopf Jane and Frank Anderson Jr. Nancy and Charles Cheever Carole Keiffer Jon Rowader Rebecca Anderson Trisha and Jim Cicconi Barbara and Arno Krebs Jr. Mary Sage Dorinda and Stephen Arden Robin and Marshall Cloyd Barbara and Paul Kruse Peggy and Charles Samson Grady Ash Jr. Community Foundation of the Lori and David LePori Carol and Tom Sawyer Virgin Islands Jo Ann Levering Meghan Scharbauer Joan and Victor Ashe Sally and Mat Cone Linda and Jerry Linder Sentinel Strategic Advisors Karen and Robert Aspromonte Julie and Tom Cooke Stephanie Linder Ana and John Severson Helen and James Babcock Tucker Coughlen Lion’s Pride Foundation / Sue and Ken Shaw Kevin Baines Sandra Lowe and Bryan Crook Anna and Bo Polk Terry Seidler Sybil and Ralph Balasco Liz and Chad Deaton Carolyn Lohman Leslie Siller (continued)

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Betty and Harold Baldauf Chao Family Trust Sylvia and Raul Fernandez Carolyn and Tom Hodges Joan Ballantyne Gayla and Dennis Christiansen Theresa and Ralph Ferro Alice and Cliff Hoelscher Danny Barr Betty Christopherson Reba and Dan Fischer Gloria and Glen Holden Frank Barwig Alice and Henry Cisneros Melinda and Marlin Fitzwater Donna and Glen Holley Anne and David Bates Barbara and Daniel Clinton Maureen Flood Carol and Karl Hopkins Gloria and Fuller Bazer Helen Cluck Gina and Bill Flores Linda and George Hoster Jane and Richard Beller Laurence Cobb Dorothy and Gerald Ford Ingrid and Andrew Hoyle Maria and Antonio Benedi Sands and Douglas Coleman Jr. B.J. and David Fox Fred Huebscher Joyce and Rob Benton Cathy and William Comiskey Barbara and John Franklin Jane and Chao-Shun Hung Marsha and Barclay Berdan Anita Conley Beverly and William Fraser III Pauline and Eric Hyman Gerald Berger Tamra and Brian Cook Jennifer and Tom Frechette Nancy and Bobby Inman Barbara and Hans Bergstrom Clifford Cooper Jr. Thomas Freeman Mary and Oscar Jennings Laura Berry Jane and Bill Corbellini Richard Frogge Connie Jeremiah Catherine Bertini Carol and Vic Corley David Galliher Kimalii and William Johnson Sally and Bob Besancon Coronado Club Lieselotte and Duane Gengler Sherry and Bedford Johnson Julianne and Jake Betty Ann and Taylor Cotton Larry Gerum Johnson & Johnson Family of Walter Biersack Martha Couch Cynthia and Jarrell Gibbs Companies Anne Krementz and Louis Bigliani Katie and David Coughlen Charlotte and Zay Gilbreath Tammy and Dan Johnston Frances and James Blanchard Will Courtney Patricia and Dane Gillette Nancy and Robert Josserand Elsa and David Blanton Gail and Sam Craig Nancy and Robert Gilmore Jane Juett Kathleen and James Blaschke Rogers Crain Jim Glynn Nancy and John Junkins Louie Blocker Sandra and Marshall Crawford Rosa Gonzalez Illa and Alan Kamp Theodora Boehm Ann and Harold Cunningham Patricia Gorman Linda and John Kemp Diana and Michael Bonin Cathy and Mark Curran Zoe and Phillips Granberry Anne Kinder Wesley Bonner Sheila Curry Tovit and Michael Granoff Gail and Donald Klise Charla Borchers Krista Dado Peter Grant Carl Kohler Michael Bowen Jeffrey Dahlgren Ronald Gravino John Kosloske Glen Bower Michael Dalton Barbara and Don Green Matthew Kramer Deborah Bowers Rebecca and Mark Davis Jeff Greenblum Courtney and Joseph Kratville Coleen and James Bradfield Patsy and Wallace Davis Cody and Jim Greenwood III Patricia and Weldon Kruger Allison Brandt Candy and Jim Davis Margaret and Campbell Griffin Jr. Karen Kubena June and John Brien Connie and Randall Dean Thomas Groppel Robert Kunzi Ann Brock Katherine and Leon Denena Jr. Leonor and Francisco Guerra Curtis Ladig Sophia and G. W. Brock Bonnie and Otway Denny Ann Guild Virginia Lagerstam Magalen Bryant Virgilio Diaz Judee and James Gunter Melinda and Scott Lamoreaux Maxine and Donald Burden Tyane Thomas-Dietz and Donald Susan and Richard Haass Susan and David Lancaster Janice Burmeister Dietz Jr. Jane and Bill Hanna Stallworth Larson Ron Burton Lynn and Daniel Dippon Christine Hansen Kathleen Jones and Jay LaRue Cynthia and Guy Caputo James Duffy Jackie and Steven Harker Susan and Michael Laue Jennifer and Marc Carroll Anthony Duke Joyce and William Harper Lawrence Livermore Nat’l Labs Beth Knickerbocker and Ellen and Jim Ellison Karen Zent and George Harris Jr. Elizabeth and Hank Lawson Jr. Dale Carson Billie and Ernest Elmendorf Margo and William Harrison Jr. Catherine and Wea Lee Catherine Carstarphen George Elmore Henry Hatch III Judy and Scott Liggett Janet and Jim Catanach Jane Emerson Harley Haussman Patsy and Scotty Light Margo and John Cater Mary and Robert Epps Shirley and Barnett Helzberg Jr. Walter Light Jr. Deborah and Bruce Caughman Patty and Michael Erspamer Laura and John Herrick Cynthia Locascio Sheri and Red Cavaney Joy and Jamie Farr Maureen Higdon James Lockhart III Chalmers Household Kathryn Feldman Betty Hill Bobby Long

8 Spring 2020 Mary and Albert Loudon Mallory and Paul Orr Ann and Barry Satterwhite Ann Veneman Tony Luc Norma Orr Lee Saundry Elaine and Bob Vernon Don Mafrige Glenda and Doug Otten Ruby and Wayne Schaper Sr. Sylvia and Jaime Viancos Marissa Marconi Jeanne and Robert Owen Florine and Edwin Schmid Joan and Norbert Vogl David Marion Mallory and James Owen Steven Schroeder Shana and Max Vordenbaum Mary and David Marold Nancy and Dewey Owen Willard Scott Atsuka and Barnabas Vorreiter Mary Marshall Earl Padgett Vivian and Robbie Scruggs Richard Wallace Jose Martinez Fred Patterson Charles Seltzer Gladys Roann-Watson and Kent James Mathis Joann Patton Kathleen Shanahan Watson Helen Matuz Alice and Tom Payne Nancy and Robert Shivers David Watson Patricia Burchfield and Brent Susie Peake Anne Sidey Bruce Wearda Maxwell Sandra Peck Diane and John Slover Thomas Weimer Jimmy McCord Rob Perkin Albert Small Kelly Weitz Jo and Phillip McCormick Joyce Perkins Barbara and Ronald Smelser Byars Wells Emily McDaniel Cynthia Perry Larry Smith Michelle Wereley Richard McDonald Kris and Bruce Petersen Kathryn and Bobby Smith Kay and Ewing Werlein Jr. Janie and Fain McDougal Lee Phillips Elizabeth and Preston Smith Jr. Charlotte and Larry Whaley Sharon and Gerald McGregor Dabney and James Pierce Gordon Smith Ann Wiatt Marjorie McKarns Marilyn Pirner Irma and Elvin Smith Mary Widner Victoria and Robert McMahan Sandra and Les Pittman Kathryn and Bobby Smith Mary and Charles Wiesepape Gene McNary Linda and James Poepsel Sue and Douglas Smith Karen and Rudy Wildenstein Karen and Kyle McNeely Nancy Polk Maggie and Joseph Sollers III Laura Wilder Douglas McNitt Mary Ponder Estelle and Michael Sotirhos Gail and Robert Wilensky Jackie and William Meacham Janice and Marion Poole Joanne and Cyrus Spurlino Jeremy Williams Roger Mell Jennifer and Alvin Prause Sally Staley Lance Wilson Debra and Doug Menarchik Suzanne and Arthur Pryde Dee and Ted Stephens Mary Woelfel Trini Mendenhall Carolyn and William Rau Hazel Stephens Jamey and Robert Wolf Jimmy Meyer Raun Household Jackie and Ted Stephenson Susan Woo Janet and Thomas Miller Helen Reed William Stindt Jane Woodard Joyce Miller Perry Reed Ola and David Stiver Marilyn Woodhouse Holly and Gordon Mitchell Bonnie and Terrance Reininger Ron Streibich Natalie and Aubrey Woolsey Katy and Brian Montgomery Pam and Rick Reitz Marsha Takao Glenda Wylie Susan Moore Elaine and Andy Restivo Sheila Tate Kim and Brian Yablonski David Moore William Reynolds Peggy and Kenneth Telg Abby and George Yates Paula and Gary Moore Jacqueline and William Rice Joanne and Thomas Thibodeau Timothy Yates Lynette and Sam Morrison Judith and Raymond Roberson Clare Thompson Richard Yawn Gladys and Gary Moss Caroline Roberts Sue and Tommy Thompson Patsy and Rick Younts Carol and Fletcher Murphy Chet Robinson Bonnie and Cliff Thomson Barbara and Donald Zale / The Abe Zale Foundation Marilyn and Wayne Musial Russell Roddy Keturah Thunder-Haab Xiao and Rick Zhou Joshua Myers Suzanne and Randy Rother Byron Tomlinson Muriel and Stephen Myers Doris and Richard Ruffino Sandra and Phil Trapani *In-Kind Donations Bernard Natho Stephanie and James Russ Judith Trapp Charles Nelson Vale Russell JoAnn and Victor Treat Carol and John Nichols Cynthia and Franklin Russell Mike and Sharon Tredway Augustus Noojin Mary Russell Jacque and Richard Trefry Alicia and Danny Nors Robert Sachs Novella Troy Gladys Oakley Clotilde and Joel Saenz Barbara and Ed Ulbricht Sean O’Brien Carla Salazar Ross Urquhart John Ochterbeck Linda and Sam Salvato Ofelia Vanden Bosch Corinne and David O’Neil Helen and D.W. Sander Robyn and David Veal John Ong

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“A LUNCHEON CONVERSATION ON U.S. POLICY AND DIPLOMACY IN EUROPE” WITH AMBASSADOR RICHARD GRENELL

Growth for American businesses and workers was another topic discussed. Grenell explained one way to reach this goal is through trade deals and tariff negotiations. Referring to car companies such as BMW and Volkswagen, he said, “They have demonstrated that they think of themselves as a German and American company now.” The idea would be to raise tariffs on companies that have not yet demonstrated that same level of commitment to U.S. workers and taxpayers. Ambassador Grenell concluded by answering several audience questions, such as how the refugee issue throughout Ambassador Richard Grenell discusses the U.S.-Germany relationship with Dr. Gregory Gause of The Bush School before Europe has affected Germany a Bush Foundation audience. (Photo credit: John Everett) specifically – and how U.S. troops are utilized in the country. n January 31st, the the political party divisions effect with our Western allies. “We’re in Germany because OGeorge & Barbara Bush in Germany, their growing “We have to be able to have we think it’s in our strategic Foundation partnered with and ever-evolving economy diplomats who are very blunt,” interests,” he said in wrapping The World Affairs Council of and how they fit in with the Amb. Grenell stated. up his comments. Greater Houston to host the rest of the European Union, United States Ambassador to as well as the United States’ Germany, Richard Grenell, for commitment to the historic US- a discussion focusing on U.S. Germany bilateral relationship. policy and diplomacy in Europe Ambassador Grenell emphasized at The Houstonian Hotel. F. the importance of Germany and Gregory Gause III, Professor his close working relationship and Head of the International with Chancellor Angela Merkel. Affairs Department of the Bush The Ambassador also School of Government and discussed the stylistic Public Service at Texas A&M difference between President University, moderated the Donald Trump and his 50-minute conversation. predecessors. He shared his During his remarks, thoughts on President Trump’s Ambassador Grenell touched approach to issues such on various topics including as NATO spending and its Neil Bush visiting with Bush School students following the Ambassador Grenell event at the Houstonian Hotel. (Photo credit: John Everett) 10 Spring 2020 SEC. CONDOLEEZZA RICE AND DR. PHILIP ZELIKOW: “TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD” VIRTUAL EVENT

n May 28th, the George & “ It’s easier to simply go away. So that had to observed. “It’s easier to cause OBarbara Bush Foundation be managed. And we’re here problems than to fix problems. and the Scowcroft Institute of cause problems being hosted by the George H. The one thing that both Condi International Affairs at The than to fix prob- W. Bush School, and I have and I both share is a passion Bush School of Government lems. The one to say … one of the important for trying to fix things – not just and Public Service at Texas thing that both things we need to remember break things. Fixing things is A&M University jointly hosted is the degree to which quiet really, really hard … take the an online event featuring Condi and I both leadership by George H. W. pandemic in which we find former Secretary of State share is a passion Bush, that didn’t make himself ourselves right now. It was Condoleezza Rice and former for trying to fix the center of attention, that always going to be easier to close State Department Counselor gave others their pride of things down than open them up. Philip Zelikow. More than things – not just place in these great events, There are all of these super-hard 1,400 Foundation and Bush break things.” actually made it possible to issues we’re now confronting.” School guests logged on to — Dr. Philip Zelikow manage what could have been Drs. Rice and Zelikow experience this distinguished a very dangerous confrontation concluded the evening by duo discussing their recently moderator Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs, between the United States discussing the current mindset released book, To Build a the Glasscock Professor of and the Soviet Union on what of Americans wanting to help Better World: Choices to End History at Texas A&M and a would be the fate of Germany.” our nation but unsure of the the Cold War and Create a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Drs. Rice and Zelikow went best way how. Secretary Rice Global Commonwealth, as well Institution at Stanford. on to reveal their firsthand reflected once again on the as a wide range of past and On the unification of experience shaping the wisdom and ‘quiet leadership’ current global issues. Germany in 1990, Secretary decisions that created the she learned from President The evening began with Rice recalled: “There were contemporary world, the Bush stating, “Free peoples opening remarks from Governor real dangers that a country current state of the world, as are very, very fortunate peoples Jeb Bush – who recognized with 30,000 nuclear weapons, well as the global effects of the indeed. And we still have to both Drs. Rice and Zelikow for five million men under arms, COVID-19 pandemic. stand for those who are not.” their hard work as respected was not going to go gently into “We live in a world where diplomats for both his father the night and watch 40 years of there are a lot of different and his brother – followed by investment into the communist problems,” Dr. Zelikow system in Eastern Europe

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LOUDER THAN WORDS: ROCK, POWER AND POLITICS EXHIBIT

The Bush Presidential Library and Museum’s “Louder Than Words” exhibit is scheduled to run until January 3, 2021. (Photo credit: The Bush Museum)

he featured exhibit at the much more. Louder Than Words TBush Library and Museum also explores how the power of is called “Louder Than Words: rock can change attitudes about Rock, Power and Politics.” patriotism, peace, equality, and This exhibit is curated by the freedom. The exhibition is on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame display in the Ansary Gallery and features exclusive video of American History through interviews, photography, and January 3, 2021. While the never-before-seen artifacts museum remains closed, we including the original Village are sharing weekly photos from People stage costumes, the exhibit on our Facebook, handwritten lyrics from Chuck Twitter and Instagram pages. Berry and Neil Young, and

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BACKSTAGE PASS: BARON WOLMAN AND THE EARLY YEARS OF ROLLING STONE EXHIBIT

he Bush Library and an intimate view of a crucial TMuseum invites you to view period of cultural transformation its newest exhibit “Backstage in American history. The exhibit Pass: Baron Wolman and the will be on display through Early Years of Rolling Stone.” January 3, 2021. While the From Rolling Stone magazine’s museum remains closed, we are first photographer, Baron sharing weekly photos from the Wolman, this exhibit features exhibit on our Facebook, Twitter original magazine covers, and Instagram pages. thirty-five framed photographs, and contact sheets. The exhibit explores how the lens of this artist’s camera captured and For more information about helped define one of the most the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, please important eras in rock and roll visit bush41.org. history. Backstage Pass presents

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