Winter 2020/2021 Newsletter

EXPERIENCED NON-PROFIT LEADER CHOSEN FOLLOWING FIVE-MONTH NATIONWIDE SEARCH

George & Barbara Bush Foundation Announces New CEO, Max Angerholzer

he George & Barbara Bush to that, from 2012 to 2017, he TFoundation last month served as President & CEO announced that, following a of the Center for the Study of Fifive-monthde nationwide search,li thet Presidencyy & Congress in the board of directors selected Washington, DC experienced non-profit leader Mr. Angerholzer also Max Angerholzer to succeed previously managed the interim CEO Andy Card as the Richard Lounsbery Foundation, Foundation’s new CEO. Mr. a New York philanthropic Angerholzer officially assumed institution that awards his new responsibilities on grants primarily in scientific December 10, 2020. research and technology Angerholzer, 43, is steeped policy, education, international in non-profit experience having relations, and security. He has Firecentlyde served as Executiveli extensivet experiencey in the Vice President of the Institute financial sector, and serves on of International Education — multiple boards. a New York non-profit global “In this nationwide search, education organization with our organization had two key 18 offices and more than 650 priorities,” said Alexander employees worldwide. Prior “Hap” Ellis, president of the (continued on page 3) “I am looking forward to moving to College Station as soon as possible… I have a lot of listening and learning to do.” George & Barbara Bush Foundation CEO, Max Angerholzer. — Max Angerholzer (Photo by Ian Wagreich © Ian Wagreich Photography)

COVID-19 IMPACT UPDATE: With The Bush Library and Museum currently closed and The Bush Foundation in-person events suspended, please be sure to check bush41.org and GeorgeandBarbaraBush.org for program updates. The Bush School follows Texas A&M University’s guidance.

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MESSAGE FROM INTERIM CEO ANDY CARD

and more. We also hosted an incredibly successful Vintner Dinner and Wine Auction – our largest fundraising event each year, which we at first thought might not happen because of the pandemic. My deepest gratitude goes to our Foundation team led by Daisy White and Sarah Farrell – and especially our leading Vintner Dinner supporters Dee Dee and Jon Acklam, Concho Resources Inc., Rhonda and Mike Graff, the Virginia and L.E. Simmons Family Foundation, and Margaret Voelkel – for helping us overcome the challenges of 2020 in such a creative and ultimately successful manner! Earlier I mentioned the critically important leadership of Dean Welsh and Warren Finch. I also want to take this opportunity to thank and salute our partners at Texas A&M starting with Chancellor John Sharp, Former President Mike Young as well as Tyson Voelkel at the Texas A&M Foundation. The opening of the new Washington, DC teaching site this year marks the opening of a new and thrilling chapter for Texas A&M and The Bush School – and demonstrates the same kind of bold thinking that our 41st President would applaud. I could not be happier Bush Foundation Interim CEO Andy Card speaking at a Foundation event in November 2019. (Photo credit: Butch Ireland) to join in congratulating all involved. As of this writing, our Foundation’s “All the Best” weekly podcast, owdy! On behalf of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation team, hosted by the Bushes’ grandson Sam LeBlond, is closing in on its HI am delighted to wish you a happy New Year. First and foremost, 60th episode. It is a truly wonderful celebration of the spirit of service, we hope that 2021 finds each of our members and supporters healthy and includes many members of the Bush family and close friends and safe. sharing special and uplifting insights. If you are concerned about our Please join me in welcoming Max Angerholzer, III, as the new CEO of country or future, this is the perfect antidote. I highly recommend the George & Barbara Bush Foundation. Max comes to the Foundation listening, subscribing, and liking “All the Best” if you have not given with significant experience leading non-profit organizations, and is it a try just yet. Podcasts can be found each week under the Media tab the right person to lead the Foundation into what promises to be an on our website. exciting future. Most importantly, Max understands and is prepared to Finally, I want to thank our Foundation board and especially our strengthen our special relationship with Texas A&M in support of the president, Hap Ellis, and my colleagues including Jim Cicconi, Terri most significant living legacy of President George H. W. Bush – namely, Lacy and Fred McClure for their support and hands-on leadership in the students and alumni of The Bush School led by Dean Mark Welsh, guiding our organization through this period of transition. With the and the repository of the accomplishments of President and Mrs. Bush, forthcoming arrival of the Union Pacific 4141 Engine, the Marine One the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, led by Director helicopter, and other big plans in the works, the future for the George Warren Finch. Max will ensure that we continue to celebrate and H. W. Bush Presidential Center at Texas A&M is very bright indeed – highlight the historic and enduring contributions of George and Barbara or “CAVU” (Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited) as George Bush might Bush to our nation and the world. I might add that, once you meet and have said. Once again, we are indebted to stalwart supporters such as interact with Max, you will quickly discover why our Foundation board Ryan Lance and ConocoPhillips who believe in our mission and make feels fortunate to have chosen him as our new CEO. so many of our plans possible. Look for more updates on these and other My short time as interim CEO nevertheless proved to be a wonderful fronts soon! experience thanks to the phenomenal work of the dedicated Foundation All the Best & Gig’em! staff. During the short six months of my COVID-constrained tenure, our team planned, produced, and otherwise partnered in 10 virtual events – ranging from historic milestones marking the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and German Unification, to a groundbreaking program looking at the COVID-19 pandemic and how Andy Card, vaccines are going to play into it, to a series of leading national book Interim Chief Executive Officer events featuring Jenna Bush Hager, Secretary Bob Gates, Bob Zoellick

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“Despite the Bush Foundation board. “First, Bush family to help lead the Angerholzer said. “Despite we wanted a proven leader foundation into what promises the challenges of this COVID challenges of who understood the special to be an exciting future.” environment, I look forward this COVID relationship the Bushes enjoyed The Bush Foundation to connecting and consulting environment, with Texas A&M, and was announced in June that Andy with as many friends of the I look forward to committed to making that vital Card had agreed to serve as Bush Foundation as I can partnership even stronger. And interim CEO while Heidrick reach. Let me quickly add connecting and second, we wanted someone & Struggles conducted that, like so many, I have the consulting with with a servant’s heart — who the nationwide search to utmost respect and admiration as many friends shares the same passion for succeed outgoing David for President and Mrs. Bush ‘service to others, that both Jones. Angerholzer is the — and fully recognize I am of the Bush George and Barbara Bush sixth individual to lead the being entrusted with a very Foundation as exemplified throughout their organization since its inception precious and special legacy I can reach.” meaningful lives.” in 1991. that, if harnessed properly, will Ellis added: “We are grateful “I am looking forward to continue to inspire our fellow — Max Angerholzer to Andy Card for his selfless moving to College Station citizens of all ages.” service during this transitional as soon as possible but, in time, and very pleased to the meantime, I have a lot of welcome Max into the extended listening and learning to do,”

ABOUT THE GEORGE & BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION

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JENNA BUSH HAGER “EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME”

Virtual Book Event — December 8, 2020

he George & Barbara Bush celebrate complicated, messy, TFoundation and the George and often funny life moments. Bush Presidential Library and Jenna took fans behind the Museum hosted a very special scenes of her life – from growing online event featuring Jenna up inside a political family, to Bush Hager — Today Show dating in the public eye, to life co-anchor, granddaughter of on the Today show set. Through President and Mrs. George H. it all, she’s relied on advice W. Bush, and author of the newly from her beloved grandparents released Everything Beautiful who taught her about respect, In Its Time: Seasons of Love and humility, kindness, and living a Loss. life of passion and meaning— Jenna’s aunt, Doro Bush Koch, timeless lessons that continue moderated a lively conversation to guide her as she tackles featuring personal stories that motherhood, marriage, and

Jenna Bush Hager (Photo credit: Nathan Congleton/NBC)

“I would recommend to anyone that feels grief or loneliness or any of the emotions — it’s easy just to turn on the TV, and I do this even now, but try to write about those feelings.”

— Jenna Bush Hager

(HarperCollins/William Morrow)

4 Winter 2020/2021 (very) early wake-up calls. In a particularly revealing moment, Jenna shared with her Aunt Doro how the grief she felt after her grandmother Barbara passed in April of 2018 compelled her to commit her feelings to paper — an exercise that resulted in her latest book. “I would recommend to anyone that feels grief or loneliness or any of the emotions — it’s easy just to turn on the TV, and I do this even now, but try to write about those feelings,” Jenna said. “I think Ganny and Gampy did that so often, Moderated by Jenna’s aunt Doro Bush Koch, the event was a fun night of lively conversation featuring personal stories that celebrate complicated, messy, and often funny life moments. December 8, 2020. especially Ganny. She was such a journaler.” Those wishing to purchase this beautiful book can still do so through our Museum Store: museumstore.com/cproduct/6130/everything-beautiful

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THE ADA AT 30: “LET THE SHAMEFUL WALL OF EXCLUSION COME DOWN”

Virtual Event — July 21, 2020 n July 21, 2020 the OGeorge & Barbara Bush Foundation convened key activists, advocates and policymakers who helped make the Americans with Disabilities Act a reality for a bipartisan celebration of that landmark civil rights legislation – and, equally important, focused on the challenges that will shape the future of the disability movement. The 90-minute virtual program, titled “Let the Shameful Wall of Exclusion Come Down,” taken from President Bush’s remarks on July 26, 1990 as he signed the ADA, was moderated by Judy Woodruff, the managing editor and anchor of PBS’ NewsHour. The National Organization on Disability and Lex Frieden President Bush signing the Americans With Disabilities Act on the South Lawn of the White House on July 26, 1990. of TIRR Memorial Hermann Joining the President are (standing left to right): Rev. Harold Wilkie of Clairmont, California; Sandra Parrino, National Council on Disability; (seated left to right): Evan Kemp, Chairman, Equal Opportunity Commission; and Justin Dart, worked closely with the Bush Presidential Commission on Employment of People with Disabilities. (Photo credit: George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum) Foundation in planning this year’s commemoration, which rights legislation could not have “President Bush knew that our success also featured contributions from become law without the courage Higher Ground Productions and of so many activists and the in the world depends on how well we their “Crip Camp” film recently dedication of legislators and inspire and put to use the talents and released on Netflix; the Edward policymakers on both sides of energies of every person in this country” M. Kennedy Institute for the the political aisle,” said Andy — Tom Ridge, Chairman of the National Organization on Disability United States Senate, the Robert Card, interim CEO of the George J. Dole Institute of Politics at & Barbara Bush Foundation. “President Bush knew that our There is still much work left to the University of Kansas, and “He would also be the first to success in the world depends do to see his vision fulfilled, the Harkin Institute at Drake say that this vital work is not on how well we inspire and put and we hope this program will University; and President Bush’s finished, which is why our ‘Let to use the talents and energies inspire corporate leaders to up former White House advisors C. the Shameful Wall of Exclusion of every person in this country,” their game and hire more people Boyden Gray and Governor John Come Down’ event also included said Tom Ridge, Chairman of with disabilities.” Sununu. a robust conversation on the the National Organization on “President Bush fervently challenges disabled American Disability. “It was his vision This inspirational program, believed in and worked for citizens still face today. George that no ability is to be wasted, like all our virtual programs, the ideals of the ADA to help Bush would want us to be and that everyone has a full and is available to view at your convenience on our make it reality, but he always equal chance to play a part in focused on working together to Foundation website. recognized that landmark civil find solutions.” our national progress. 6 Winter 2020/2021 THE BUSH SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SERVICE LAUNCHES INAUGURAL CLASSES IN WASHINGTON, DC

exas A&M University’s TBush School of Government & Public Service announces the launch of its first classes at its new Washington, DC, teaching site. More than a dozen students have enrolled in classes in the Master of International Policy (MIP) degree program. Due to current COVID-19 public health concerns, classrooms have been modified to promote social distancing during in-person learning. Students will be required to wear a face mask. Installation of protective shields will enable Artists renderingTAMU of | 1620 upcoming L ST WASHIGTON DC Washington DC Bush school teaching space. (Photo credit: The Bush School) faculty to teach in-person 1ST FLOOR | WELCOME CENTER ® FINAL classes while practicing current SEPT 8 2020 in the nation’s capital. Future members’ desire to helpillustratemydesign.com fellow Centers for Disease Control “We are thrilled plans include a full range former students. Renovations COVID-19 health and safety to welcome this of both public and private on the current Washington, recommendations. events, including speakers DC building are expected to “We are thrilled to welcome inaugural class.” of national and international begin this month to provide this inaugural class,” said — Jay Silveria, Executive Director of the prominence as well as seminars students, former students and Jay Silveria, Executive Bush School in Washington, DC and conferences on the most visitors with an optimal learning Director of the Bush School important policy issues environment, event and social in Washington, DC. “Despite facing our country and our gathering space. Construction is some modifications to keep the Black Lives Matter Plaza, the government. expected to last through April current coronavirus situation Bush School’s prime downtown Students in the graduate 2021. When completed, The at bay, we believe the Bush location at 1620 L Street NW, program in Washington, DC, Bush School in Washington, DC School’s new Washington, Washington, DC, serves as a have access to the vast and will feature 47,000 square feet DC, site will offer students symbol of a higher education diverse resources of Texas of space across five floors. an unparalleled learning experience that will draw on A&M University, as well as the The impressive new building experience. Our faculty the many and varied resources strength of the Aggie network, will feature a state of the art, members not only have stellar available to students studying a worldwide support system of 150-seat auditorium, multiple reputations as experts in their at the Washington, DC, teaching more than 500,000 alumni in classrooms, collaborative respective fields but also can site, while remaining strongly over 165 countries. Renowned spaces, student lounges provide our students with real- connected to educational roots for its character and loyalty, and study areas, as well as world, hands-on experience in at Texas A&M University and this network of Texas A&M conference and office space for the areas of national security, the Bush School in College alumni is also known for its faculty and staff. intelligence, and diplomacy.” Station, TX. Located in the heart of the The Bush School in nation’s capital and less than Washington, DC, will become For more information on The Bush School of Government and two blocks from the White the center of Texas A&M Public Service in Washington, DC, or to request an interview, please contact Robyn Small at 202-465-0333 or [email protected]. House, Freedom Plaza, and University’s intellectual activity

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“LOOKING FORWARD” PROGRAM WITH TEXAS A&M’S GEORGE BUSH SCHOOL FOCUSED ON VACCINES AND AVERTING A NEW COLD WAR

Foundation Fosters Global Conversation with Preeminent Leaders — September 17, 2020

n September 17, 2020 top minds grappling with the “Solidarity is the only way convening power of their sterling Othe George & Barbara pandemic and vaccines at the forward because the virus names and reputations can still Bush Foundation, together global level: doesn’t respect borders, or help affect positive change.” with the George Bush School of • Sir Jeremy Farrar, Director, nationalities, or politics, or “Looking Forward” also Government and Public Service The Welcome Trust gender, or age,” added Dr. featured a conversation focusing at Texas A&M, hosted “Looking • Richard Hatchett, CEO, Swaminathan. “It looks for on the special role Texas A&M Forward: Avoiding a Vaccine The Coalition for Epidemic vulnerabilities and exploits University is playing in vaccine Cold War” featuring the world’s Preparedness Innovations them.” distribution with Greg Hartman, leading authorities discussing (CEPI) “These are the world’s top The Texas A&M System the realities of what it will • Soumya Swaminathan, Chief doctors, researchers, and Vice Chancellor for Strategic take to address the COVID-19 Scientist, The World Health strategists most responsible Initiatives and Senior Vice pandemic, with a special Organization for helping our world navigate President and Chief Operating focus on the complex issue of The message from these through this unprecedented Officer of Texas A&M Health, vaccines. universally respected experts period of challenge, and our and Bush School fellow Dr. Glen The hour-long program, which was equal parts sobering and purpose behind this Looking Laine, the Vice President for was shown on the Foundation’s inspirational. “I still think, Forward program was to get Research Emeritus and Director website, was moderated by frankly, that the world is the evidence-based facts out of the Michael E. DeBakey Dr. Martin J. Murphy, Jr., the underestimating where we about vaccines,” Dr. Murphy Institute for Comparative Bushes’ close friend and and stand,” stated Sir Jeremy at the added. “Working closely with Cardiovascular Science and recently named Co-Chair of the outset. “This is human endemic the Bushes after they left the Biomedical Devices at Texas Scientific Advisory Committee infection now. It’s not going White House, I saw firsthand A&M University. of the International Alliance for away. It will reverberate around how their leadership changed COVID-19 Data Research, in the world for many, many years the trajectory in the war against conversation with three of the to come.” cancer – and as we can see, the

“Solidarity is the only way forward because the virus doesn’t respect borders, or nation- alities, or politics, or gender, or age,” — Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist, The World Health Organization

8 Winter 2020/2021 SECRETARY ROBERT M. GATES NEW BOOK “EXERCISE OF POWER”

Virtual Book Event — June 30, 2020

n June 30, 2020, the insights into how President OGeorge & Barbara Bush Bush used humor to deal with Foundation and the Scowcroft the stress of the presidency. Institute of International “President Bush had the Affairs at The Bush School of greatest sense of humor, Government and Public Service and he loved practical jokes,” at Texas A&M University co- Secretary Gates recalled. hosted a very special online “There was often a lot of event featuring Robert M. laughter in the Oval Office, in Gates — former Secretary of the Situation Room — that’s Defense and Director of Central how sane people deal with Intelligence, President of Texas situations of extraordinary A&M University, and Dean of stress. But I remember vividly The Bush School of Government that once he made the decision and Public Service. to drive Saddam Hussein out The conversation was of Kuwait, his sense of humor moderated by The Bush literally disappeared. You School Dean Mark Welsh, could just see the weight of the and covered Secretary Gates’ decision, because the estimates The Honorable Robert M. Gates (Photo credit: Robert M. Gates) historic government service, his of how many American kids thoughts on current events, and might get killed were just of course his newly released extraordinary.” book EXERCISE OF POWER: The program also featured American Failures, Successes, comments by Andy Card, who and a New Path Forward in the had recently been announced as Post-Cold War World. the interim CEO of the George At one point in the program, & Barbara Bush Foundation. Secretary Gates shared his

“President Bush had the greatest sense of humor, and he loved practical jokes. There was often a lot of laughter in the Oval Office, in the Situation Room - that’s how sane people deal with situations of extraordinary stress.” — Robert M. Gates, former Secretary of Defense

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THE MAN WHO RAN WASHINGTON: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JAMES A. BAKER, III BY PETER BAKER AND SUSAN GLASSER

Virtual Book Event — October 8, 2020

n October 8, 2020, the recently the acclaimed New OGeorge & Barbara Bush York Times and Wall Street Foundation hosted a very Journal bestseller Presidents special virtual event featuring of War. New York Times chief White At the outset, Dr. Beschloss House correspondent Peter said, “Rather than read you a Baker and New Yorker staff long introduction, I thought I’d writer Susan Glasser to talk a little bit about how they discuss THE MAN WHO RAN came to write this book, and WASHINGTON: The Life and then we’d just walk through Times of James A. Baker, III – Jim Baker’s life through the what critics call “an unmatched eyes of these two biographers case study in the acquisition, who have been able to gather so exercise, and preservation of much on him that I had no idea power told through an account existed before, and analyze in of one of the most significant ways I had not seen before — and influential leaders in and really let us into the life on modern American government Jim Baker.” never to serve as president of You won’t want to miss this the United States.” fascinating conversation about The conversation was one of Washington, DC’s most moderated by presidential effective and charismatic historian and award-winning, leaders, and certainly one of bestselling author of 10 books, George Bush’s closest advisors Michael Beschloss – most and friends. (Doubleday)

“An unmatched case study in the acquisition, exercise, and preservation of power told through an account of one of the most significant and influential leaders in modern American government never to serve as president of the United States.”

If you missed the conversation, please visit the Past Events tab on our website.

10 Winter 2020/2021 THE UNITED STATES MINT 2020 PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN & FIRST SPOUSE MEDAL SET

(Photo credit: George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum)

he United States Mint and First Spouse. Issuance features a rendering of the 1993.” AIP Designer Benjamin Trecently opened sales for information is printed on the Statue of Liberty with the Sowards created the design that the 2020 Presidential $1 Coin back of the card. inscriptions “UNITED STATES was engraved by Mint Medallic & First Spouse Medal Set— The obverse (heads) of the OF AMERICA” and “$1.” The Artist Phebe Hemphill. George H.W. and Barbara Bush George H.W. Bush Presidential year of minting, mint mark, and The medal’s reverse (tails) (product code 20PK). There are $1 Coin features a likeness the inscription “E PLURIBUS design depicts a person reading, no household order limits for of the former president with UNUM” are incused on the with an open road symbolizing this set. Production is limited to the inscriptions “GEORGE edge of the coin. Former Mint literacy, knowledge, and life’s 10,000 units. H.W. BUSH,” “IN GOD WE Lead Engraver Don Everhart journey. The sun represents the Priced at $25, this unique TRUST,” “41st PRESIDENT,” created and sculpted the promise of a brighter future. set includes an uncirculated and “1989–1993.” Artistic design. AIP Designer Barbara Fox George H.W. Bush Presidential Infusion Program (AIP) The obverse of the bronze created the design that was $1 Coin and a Barbara Bush Designer Elana Hagler created medal depicts a portrait sculpted by Mint Medallic Bronze Medal with the same the design that was sculpted of Barbara Bush with the Artist John P. McGraw. central images as the First by Chief Engraver Joseph inscriptions “BARBARA Spouse Gold Coin. The coin Menna. The reverse (tails) BUSH,” “41st,” and “1989- and medal are held in a durable plastic card enhanced with beautiful representations Additional products featuring President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush can be found through the US Mint at usmint.gov of portraits of the President

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THE 2020 VINTNER DINNER & WINE AUCTION: AT HOME EDITION!

November 12, 2020

Mark Burns filming Tom Eddy of Tom Eddy Winery in Sonoma County, California.

midst the COVID-19 by Mark Burns, included Aoutbreak, the Foundation commentary from featured strongly considered cancelling vintners & winemakers, the 2020 Vintner Dinner & messages from our two Texas Wine Auction. This annual gourmet chefs, updates from event serves as the main the leadership of the George fundraiser to support the H.W. Bush Presidential Library important educational mission and Museum, The Bush of the George & Barbara Bush year, it was decided to proceed Thursday, November 12, 2020, School of Government and Foundation. But, thanks to with the Foundation’s first-ever and was hosted by Tanji Public Service at Texas A&M the encouragement of our virtual Vintner Dinner & Wine Patton, Emmy Award Winning University and the George & key supporters, members, Auction: AT HOME EDITION. Journalist and Host & Producer Barbara Bush Foundation, as and especially the generous The 75-minute virtual event of Goodtaste with Tanji. The well as an online auction of a winemakers involved year after streamed to registered guests on program, created and produced wide variety of fine wines and

12 Winter 2020/2021 one-of-a-kind Bush family memorabilia. For the first time ever, Foundation friends and supporters were able to join from their own homes to support the continued legacy of President George H.W. Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush. The success of the 2020 Vintner Dinner & Wine Auction was thanks to the participants around the country who rallied to the cause, the event sponsors and partners, as well as co-chairs Doro and Bobby Koch.

A special THANK YOU to all who participated and otherwise supported this special event that is so critical to our Foundation’s mission.

STATUE OF PRESIDENT BUSH UNVEILED IN HUNGARY

October 27, 2020

n October 27, 2020 Oa statue of President Bush, commissioned by the government of Hungary, was unveiled in Budapest’s Liberty Square to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the end of communist rule and the reestablishment of democracy in Eastern and Central Europe. President George W. Bush, Vice President Dan Quayle and Governor Jeb Bush sent greetings to the ceremony and the Texas A&M University’s Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band Statue of President G.H.W. Bush by The George & Barbara Bush Foundation was represented by Tim McBride, taped a virtual performance Hungarian sculptor István Máté. former personal aide of President Bush, and Anita McBride. Pictured here with which was played as the statue (Photo credit: U.S. Embassy in Budapest) Ambassador David B. Cornstein. (U.S. Embassy in Budapest) was unveiled.

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THE GEORGE BUSH HIGH SCHOOL PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

he George Bush High as a noble calling, as well as receive a $3,000 scholarship. TSchool Public Service inspires future generations to In addition, each recipient’s For the complete October 2020 issue of Texas Co-op Scholarship recognizes high engage in public service and to school receives a grant of Power Magazine, please visit school seniors in the Bryan- participate in the building of $2,500 for education purposes. btutilities.com. College Station school districts our communities, our state, and The program is sponsored for their community service. our nation as better places in through the generous support of For more information on The awards recognize the career which to work and live for all. Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU). scholarships, grants, and awards offered by the George of President George Bush Recipients are selected on the Please join us in saluting the & Barbara Bush Foundation, and his dedication to public basis of academic excellence 2020 recipients for their selfless please look under the Legacy service, which he has described and community service, and community service. tab on our website.

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Jesus Vega-Tirado is a Bryan/College Station local. He recently graduated from Bryan Collegiate High School in spring 2020. Jesus is now attending Texas A&M University, pursuing a Business Administration degree from Mays Business School with a minor in Communication. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities such as tennis and volleyball, watching shows like Law & Order SVU GEORGE H.W. BUSH and Criminal Minds, as well as staying up to date with current news and political topics. “I am so thankful and humbled to receive this Scholarship Award. Thank you so much to BTU for sponsoring HIGH SCHOOL the scholarship. This scholarship has helped me have a less stressful start to my college career, especially given everything else we are dealing with. I feel honored to be a recipient of the George PUBLIC SERVICE H.W. Bush High School Public Service Scholarship. This scholarship is one of the many things that SCHOLARSHIP motivate me to continue to do good, volunteer, and give back to my community.” Samuel Seago graduated from Saint Joseph’s Catholic School as valedictorian this past year and will be attending Texas A&M University in the fall. He will be majoring in telecommunications and desires to pursue a career in media production. Samuel competed in multiple high school sports such as soccer, cross country, and track enjoying the close friendships and team sports that St. Joseph’s To honor President George H.W. Bush’s commitment to public service, the Board of Directors of the George & offers. He has played multiple instruments for the Saint Joseph band such as tuba, trombone, Barbara Bush Foundation, along with the generous support of Bryan Texas Utilities, created the George H.W. trumpet, and his personal favorite, the cowbell. Outside of school band, Samuel began the study of the Bush High School Public Service Scholarship program for high school graduates in 2002. Each year since, the cello his sophomore year and has earned a seat in the Texas A&M Orchestra in the fall. Samuel also George & Barbara Bush Foundation committee awards scholarships to many young leaders and local schools, went through the Boy Scout program and earned its highest award of Eagle Scout. “BTU sponsoring the George and Barbra Bush foundation scholarship has allowed me to further my education and for including Bryan High School, Bryan Collegiate High School, Rudder High School, A&M Consolidated High that I am very grateful. I could not have gotten where I am alone, and I look forward to being able to School, College Station High School, and the private schools in the Bryan/College Station community. The give back to a world that has done so much for me.” scholarship program reflects President George H.W. Bush’s dedication to public service and aims to recognize graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic and civic leadership. Each scholarship carries a one-time Nicholas McDaniel attended Bryan High School and is now a college freshman that “has the best support system known to man.” He attends the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, “Go CRUSADERS,” stipend of $3,000, payable to the college the graduate will be attending, as well as a $2,500 grant for academic and is proudly a part of their dominant and nationally ranked football program. Majoring in Business, programs to the scholarship recipient’s high school. Nicholas plans to pursue a degree in Supply Chain Management. His goal is to serve God in any and all ways possible. He aspires to be a Pastor, and hopes a background in business will allow him to further the kingdom of God. Nicholas said that keeping God first in his life has been the sole reason of the success he has had thus far. Graduating Magna Cum Laude, interning at Skybreak Church, leading the 2019 Best Advocate Group in the Nation, and receiving the opportunity to further his academic Kingsley Cashion is from College Station, Texas and is the youngest of six children. She is a triplet and athletic career at Mary Hardin-Baylor are all a result of the family that God has blessed him with. and was homeschooled up until she entered middle school in the 7th grade. As of June 2020, Kingsley “Continuing to pursue God’s ultimate plan, I wholeheartedly thank the George H.W. Bush High School graduated Summa Cum Laude from College Station High School and is now studying Communications Public Service Scholarship program for investing in my future and providing genuine compassion to at Texas A&M University in an effort to obtain the Communication, Diversity, and Social Justice this generation.” Certificate - a certificate that will aid her in her hopeful career as a social worker. She prides herself in her community service, extracurricular activities, and the community in which she surrounds herself. Natalia Cruz-Vespa graduated from A&M Consolidated High School, and plans on studying Kingsley enjoys being physically active in any way she can, baking cake balls, and hanging out with her neuroscience on a pre-medicine track at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. Natalia was friends, specifically by means of rollerblading. “I am honored to not only have received such a generous on the high school varsity tennis team and plans to continue playing on the Wesleyan club team. She scholarship from the George and Barbara Bush Foundation, but also to be recognized for an area towards enjoys singing, playing the piano and composing music for the piano. During high school, Natalia was which I proudly devote most of my time. I am humbled to have received a monetary reward for the a volunteer at the local public library and loved to visit retirement homes to talk with and play music community service that already gives me so much in return.” for the residents. She looks forward to continuing with music by joining an acapella group at Wesleyan and getting involved in college clubs and volunteer projects within the Middletown area! These include Alanna Christian grew up in College Station, Texas and graduated from Brazos Christian School. She programs like Cardinal Kids (lesson program for children in the community), the Latin and Ballroom attends Pepperdine University in Malibu as a freshman and is studying Integrated Marketing and dance team, Mindful Wes (meditation and awareness club) and the Sunrise Middletown Hub (climate Communications. Since Alanna was adopted from Russia at a young age, her long-term goal is to attend change activism club). “I am so thankful for Bryan Texas Utilities and the George and Barbara Bush law school and become a family lawyer. “Thanks to the generosity of the George Bush High School Public Foundation for their generous scholarship to support my education and help me achieve my dreams!” Not Service Scholarship, I am still able to attend Pepperdine even though it is online for the semester.” Alanna Pictured enjoys serving others, especially kids. She also loves to read books. A few of her favorites are Jane Austen books and random thriller books. She enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and swimming. Since she has not been able to go to Pepperdine yet, she is looking forward to what organizations and Other recipients: Daniel Castillo Luke Lampo activities she will enjoy once in person classes resume. Rudder High School Allen Academy

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