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FALL 2018 NEWSLETTER

“THE OF THE GREATEST GENERATION”

Barbara Pierce , 1925 – April 17, 2018

ailed as the “First Lady of Hthe Greatest Generation,” the widely admired wife of one president and devoted mother of another, Barbara Pierce Bush, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, April 17, 2018 in her home while holding the hand of the man she had met 77 years prior. Mrs. Bush was 92. “Our souls are settled because we know hers was,” former President George W. Bush said on behalf of his family in a written statement. Her body laid in repose that Friday at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston as over 6,000 fellow citizens filed past to pay their respects.

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The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation’s Board of Trustees gathered this September in Kennebunkport, . (Photo credit: Chris Smith)

A MESSAGE FROM DAVID B. JONES

e begin our Fall 2018 newsletter Minister and his wife Mila to Kennebunkport in W paying tribute to the “First Lady late September to receive the tenth Award for of the Greatest Generation,” the amazing, Excellence in Public Service. Prime Minister Mulroney was perhaps indomitable . She once President Bush’s closest friend and confidant among his fellow world instructed her staff “each day leaders. In receiving the Bush Award, the 2018 recipient assessed we should do something to help others,” the 41st President of the thusly: and that’s exactly what Barbara Bush did “… a quarter century later, the verdict on George Bush’s presidency everywhere she went for 92 years. What an is in: he was a success in all important matters he undertook and his inspiration she remains; what a sterling example she leaves. achievements will live on in history as those of a brave and principled At this special time of year we give thanks for your interest in man who served as President of this great Republic with decency, and support of the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation. dignity, principle and style.” For the first time, we are including in our newsletter a list of the Finally, you may have noticed that we have named our Foundation many generous donors who have helped fund our educational newsletter “Fidelity.” President Bush has named each of his boats mission in recent years. Our work to help perpetuate and promote Fidelity, but the term is also the most apt description for the way he George and Barbara Bush’s concept of public service with integrity has served our Nation — and his wonderful family and countless has arguably never been more important, and we are truly grateful friends — throughout his singular life. He is faithful to the core, for your friendship. and we will endeavor to remain faithful to his message and mission We appreciate all who serve on our governing and advisory boards, in all we do and report in our newsletter going forward. Thank including our Trustees who met this fall in Kennebunkport. We have you again for your support. As always, we welcome your questions some very exciting plans and projects that are at the heart of our and feedback. five-year strategic plan, and I want to personally thank each board member for their leadership and commitment — especially as we prepare for a capital campaign in the near future. Stay tuned for more information on that in our next newsletter. David B. Jones, What an honor it was for us to welcome former Canadian Prime Chief Executive Officer

2 Fall 2018 BARBARA PIERCE BUSH “Bar was the gold (continued from page 1) standard of what

At mid-day, President George it meant to be a H.W. Bush, joined by his friend — a friend daughter Doro, made the short to those she knew drive from his house to St. Martin’s to personally thank well, and to those dozens of his wife’s well- she didn’t know wishers. Later that afternoon, at all.” son Neil did likewise. — Susan Baker Four of the five living daughter of former President former presidents — Barack ; and Luci Baines Obama, George W. Bush, Johnson and Lynda Bird and George H.W. ABOVE: Former President Bush 41 and his daughter Doro greet well-wishers at Johnson Robb, the daughters Bush — together with First St. Martin’s Church on Friday April 20, 2018. (Photo credit: Mark Burns) of former President Lyndon BELOW: Some 1,500 invited guests paid their respects to Barbara Bush during Lady , former the funeral service on Saturday April 21, 2018. (Photo credit: David J. Phillip/AP) B. Johnson. First Ladies , They were joined by and Secretary while former First Lady the daughter of former hundreds of other dignitaries, attended the Rosalyn Carter was recovering President John F. ; including Governor Greg funeral service on Saturday, from a medical procedure.) Tricia Nixon Cox, the daughter Abbott; former Vice Presidents April 21st. (President Jimmy Also among the 1,500 invited of former President Richard M. and ; Carter was traveling overseas, guests were , Nixon; Susan Ford Bales, the (continued next page)

Bush41.org 3 BARBARA PIERCE BUSH went to a home for HIV-infected (continued from page 3) infants and hugged the children there, as well as an HIV-infected former British Prime Minister adult man,” historian Jon ; and former Meacham recalled. “The images Canadian Prime Minister sent a powerful message — Brian Mulroney. one of compassion, of love, “Barbara Bush filled our of acceptance.” lives with laughter and joy and, At the conclusion of the in the case of her family, she 90-minute service, Mrs. was our and role model Bush’s coffin was wheeled on how to live a life of purpose out of the church by eight of and meaning,” former her grandsons, who served as Governor said. “On pallbearers. During the 90-mile behalf of our family, we want ABOVE: First Lady Melania Trump joined former President and Mrs. Obama, motorcade procession to the to thank the thousands and former President and Sec. Clinton, former President and Mrs. George W. Bush, Bush Library in College Station and President Bush 41 at the pre-funeral reception. (Photo credit: Paul Morse) thousands of people for their BELOW: Two members of Mrs. Bush’s Secret Service detail stand guard as that followed, tens of thousands expressions of condolence and she lay in repose at St. Martin’s Church on Friday, April 20, 2018. of people lined the highways love for our precious mother.” (Photo credit: Richard Carson) and roads waving flags, “Bar was the of all,” her friend and confidant, a genuine friend is all about.” saluting, and standing with what it meant to be a friend — Susan Baker, stated. “God “In 1989, when many hands over hearts as the Bush a friend to those she knew well, used her as an instrument of Americans lived in ignorance family passed. Barbara Bush and to those she didn’t know at friendship to reveal what being about HIV/AIDS, Mrs. Bush was interred that afternoon in a

4 Fall 2018 “Our souls are settled because we know hers was.” — George W. Bush

private ceremony in the family programs in plot at the Bush Library Center all 50 states and the District where her first daughter, Robin, of Columbia. already lay. Several schools, libraries and Called “Bar,” “Ganny,” “the parks have been named for Mrs. Silver Fox” and “the Enforcer,” Bush, including middle schools Barbara Bush used a strong in San Antonio and Irving, blend of candor, humor and Texas, and elementary schools tough love to raise six children, in Houston, Texas; the 17 grandchildren and seven suburb of Grand Prairie; and great-grandchildren (an eighth Mesa, Arizona. Also bearing great grandchild, Max Walker her name is the Barbara Bush Lauren, was born two days Children’s Hospital at Maine after her passing). In addition Medical Center in Portland. to Robin, she was preceded in Mrs. Bush chronicled death by her siblings Martha her life’s story in two Rafferty and James R. Pierce. autobiographies: Barbara After her husband was Bush: A Memoir (1994), which elected vice president in 1980, covered her life through her Barbara Bush’s signature cause husband’s term in office; and became literacy. At the time, Reflections (2003), which statistics showed that some focused on life after the White 35 million U.S. adults could House and her first son’s not read above the eighth- ascension to the presidency. grade level. In due course, “George Bush and I have Mrs. Bush came to recognize been the two luckiest people the vital importance of family in the world, and when all the literacy — designing programs dust has settled and all the to help struggling parents crowds are gone, the things and children. The Barbara that matter are faith, family Bush Foundation for Family and friends,” Barbara Bush Literacy, which she launched wrote in 1993. “We have been in 1989, has since raised and inordinately blessed, and we awarded over $110 million know that.” to create or expand family

“Barbara Bush filled our lives with laughter and joy and, in the case of

her family, she was our teacher and TOP: A military honor guard bears Mrs. Bush’s remains at Bush Library. role model on how to live a life of MIDDLE: The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets stands at attention as the motorcade arrives at the Bush Library. BOTTOM: The Bush family purpose and meaning.” proceeds to the funeral plot on the grounds of the Bush Library. — Jeb Bush (Photo credits: Paul Morse)

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2018 BUSH FOUNDATION DONOR LIST

e are grateful for the generous support of all donors and In this first annual Foundation donor listing, we recognize and Wmembers of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library thank our donors who contributed gifts of $250 or more during the Foundation. Funds received through the Foundation’s membership, years of 2016, 2017 and 2018 (through August 31st). Each donor’s annual fund and fundraising events support the educational and highest level of giving during one of these years is represented. scholarship programs of both the Bush Presidential Library and We especially appreciate those loyal donors who give each year to The Bush School of Government and Public Service. support the Foundation.

$100,000 + $10,000 – $24,999.99 Margaret Voelkel Jack Fusco Wells Fargo Dan Grubb Shahla and Hushang Ansary American Momentum Bank WPX Energy AT&T Andrews Kurth, LLP. Halliburton Barbara and George H.W. Bush Apache Corporation $2,500 – $9,999.99 Tim Harrington* Flora Cameron Crichton / Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar William Helms The Flora Cameron Foundation & Scott LLP Phil Adams Bob and Kathleen Henderson Estate of Florine G. Elliff BBVA Compass Nancy Ames and Danny Ward Julie Blessing and George Hickox Natalie and Herb Kohler, Jr. Bessemer Trust Co., N.A. Atkinson Toyota James Hicks Sarofim Foundation Sally and Ray Bowen Emy Lou and Jerry Baldridge Houston Livestock Show Texas A&M University Cheniere Energy Melza and Ted Barr and Rodeo Shared Services, Inc. Jean Becker Betty and John Hrncir Chicago Bridge & Iron Company - $50,000 – $99,999.99 Delaware Jeanie and Chris Begala Mickie and Ron Huebsch

Matthew Berchuck Helen Jenswold Arts Council of the Brazos Valley Lynda Chin and Ron DePinho Robin and John Bonn Pat and David Jones Concho Resources Inc. Page and Gregory Cokinos Linda and Richard Breeden Kroll Discovery / Karen Pruitt ConocoPhillips Rose and Harry Cullen Maria and Ron Kaufman Stewart and Stevenson Dianne and James Davison Sue Ellen and Joseph Canizaro kickstart kids The C. William Trout The Fluor Foundation Charitable Trust C. Boyden Gray Kathleen and , Jr. Sharon Korte Maria and Grey Margaret and Clarence Cazalot Barry Lawrence $25,000 – $49,999.99 Estate of Dorothy H. Kay Harry Chapman Gretchen and Howard Leach Carolyn and Jack Little Trisha and Jim Cicconi Amy and Tim Leach Dee Dee and Jon Acklam Cornelia and Meredith Long Elloine Clark Angie and Billy Lemmons American Council of Life Insurers Locke Lord Cathy and Joe Cleary Nancy and John Lisenby Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Rick Loyd Jacqueline and Tom Collamore The Henry Luce Foundation, Inc. Michael Boskin Anne and John Marion City of College Station Paulina and Jim McGrath Bryan Texas Utilities Gayle and Frances Muench College Station Noon Lions Club Elizabeth and Drayton McLane, Jr. Charles Butt Foundation Orrick, Herrington & and Kenneth Cooper Carolyn and Joseph Merritt Sue and Chuck Cobb / Sutcliffe LLP The Crain Foundation Sally and Fred Mueller The Cobb Family Foundation Julia and Craig Petersmeyer / The Susie and Sanford Criner Ginny and Rob Mulberger Bradford Freeman Petersmeyer Family Foundation Anne and Les Csorba Mila and Brian Mulroney Rhonda and Michael Graff Amanda and Dan Pickering Bruce Eames The Murphy Foundation Mindy and Jeff Hildebrand Ann and Tom Scully / The Scully Jane and Ken Eberle National Geographic Koret Foundation Family Charitable Foundation Candy and David Eller Lacey Neuhaus Kulcher Polk Schell Weiner The and L.E. Simmons & Richeson LLC Family Foundation Tedi and Chuck Ellison Alice and Erle Nye Pioneer Natural Resources Suzanne and Craig Stahl Encana Coporation Jane and Ed Parker USA, Inc. Debbie and Craig Stapleton The Events Company* Florence and Bookman Peters Union Pacific Foundation The Association of Former Students Lily and Charles Foster PNC Institutional Investments Karen Buchwald Wright and (Texas A&M) Claudia and Bradley Freels Christopher “Topper” Ray Tom Rastin Stephanie and Frank Tsuru

6 Fall 2018 Philip Reed Christopher Buckley Rosemarie Hesterberg Caroline and David Pierce Sally and Roman Reed John Burgess Carla Hills Anna and Louis ‘’ Polk Nancy and James Ryan Kathy and Mark Burns* Sarita and Robert Hixon Robert Pond Lauren and Greg Saikin Margo and Powell Campbell Jeanie and Randy House Revae and Thomas Pool Stephanie Sale and Jim Singleton The Capital Group Companies James Johnson Velma and Edward Price, Jr. Leslie and Shannon Sasser Charitable Fnd. Brenda and Howard Johnson Edward Rahal Joan and Peter Secchia Lou Ann and Stephen Caruthers The of B/CS Ronald Ramsey Betty and Mel Sembler Mary Kate and Robert Cary Thomas Kean Brian J. Ratner Bud Light / Silver Eagle Charles Casey Carole Keiffer Donald Rice Distributors Red Cavaney Joan and Herb Kelleher Thomas Ridge Mary and Charles Teeple Lynne and Richard Cheney Bobbie and Bill Kilberg Penny Riggs and Karl Rehn Texas A&M Foundation Mary Higgins Clark Beatrice and Gordon King Charlene Ritchey Melanie and Bill Toler Jean Bieri and Joe Crookham Shawn and Regina Rogers Betty and Emmett Trant James Day Barbara and James Knight Sybil Roos Phoebe and Bobby Tudor Blake DeBerry Lester Korn Barbara and Arthur Rothkopf United Airlines* Mr. and Mrs. William H. Draper III William Kramer John Roueche Madelyn and James Duffy Barbara and Arno Krebs Peggy Samson Andrew Von Eschenbach Jack Eckels Diane Lake Carol and Thomas Sawyer Sally Dee and Herb Wade Diane and John Eckstein Mary and Paul Lambert Walter Scott Sharleen and Ronnie Walkoviak Creighton Edwards Houston Laurente Vincent Scully Sherrie and David Westin Charles Jago Elder Foundation Gina Lee Terry Seidler Daisy and John White Linda and Charles Elder, III Paula and Steve Letbetter Anup Sharma Dick Williams Robin and Alexander ‘Hap’ Ellis Andrew Lundquist Sue and Kenneth Shaw Mrs. F. T. Yamada ExxonMobil Foundation Caroline and John Macomber Harvey Sherzer Yum Brands Foundation Inc. Barbara and Jerry Faust Alixe Mattingly Sichan Siv Sherry and Cindy and David Fitch Patricia and Gary Maynor Merilynn and James Skelton Mrs. William Ford Nancy and Daniel McCormick Lee Slataper $1,000 – $2,499.99 Forty Five Ten Retail, LLC McCrea Foundation Nel and R.C. Slocum Harriet and Joe Foster Tere and Eduardo Aguirre, Jr. Carolyn McDaniel Larry Smith Ellie and Michael Francisco Tarek Ahmed Nathalie and Kevin McDonald Maida Pearson Smith Trebie and George Francisco, III Judy Ley Allen Darlene and James McLaughlin, Jr. Carolyn and Mark Speese David Gale Kathy and Paul Anderson Juliette Clagett McLennan Alicia and Stephen Spenlinhauer Nancy and Paul Gardner Lana Andrews Chryssanthy and John Menoudakos Ginger and Louis Sullivan / Edward Gaylord Sullivan Family Foundation Cathy and Bill Arnold Midstream Oil & Gas Service LLC Nancy and Robert Gilmore Milton Tate Joan and Victor Ashe Demaris and James Miller Paula and Michael Gould Perry Thompson, Jr. Lyle Asplin Janet and Bruce Misamore Carolyn Gowan Luella and Ide Trotter Kenneth Aspromonte Tom Morris Colleen and Robert Grady John Truchard Betty Aycock Patty and Joseph Mueller James Greer Lynda Underwood Janice Barrow Patricia and Charles Neely Susan and Lanny Griffith Rose Van Arsdel Nancy and Kent Bettisworth James Nowlin Rosalind Grover Shirley and Charles Varsel James Blanchard Michael O’Quinn Robert Hagner, Sr. Margaret and Larry Warren Martha and Taylor Blanton Arnold Palmer Trish and Hagner* Andrew Wilde Paul Boatright Edith Palmer Teri Hatcher Robin Young-Ellis and Joseph Ellis Mary and Michael Bolner Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Marilynne Haws The Abe Zale Foundation Debra and Oscar Boultinghouse John Pappajohn Nancy and Michael Herde Shell Oil Company Foundation Judith Bracken Barbara and John Patton Dealey and David Herndon (continued) Joan and Jim Brock Annette and Mervin Peters

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2018 BUSH FOUNDATION DONOR LIST

$250 – $999.99 Walter Buckthal William Farrell Mark Hansen Patricia Burchfield and Delind and Rodger Felt Bobbye Harris Carolyn and Thomas Adair Brent Maxwell Michele and Gary Fendler Karen Zent and George Harris, Jr. Carla and Kelley Adamson Cathy and Michael Busch Mary and Albert Fernandez Margo and William Harrison, Jr. Jane and Frank Anderson, Jr. Marilyn and Bill Byrne Sylvia and Raul Fernandez Mary and Henry Hatch Ann and John Anderson Kenneth Cailloux Paige and Tilman Fertitta Mary Mike Hatcher Kenneth Anderson Elizabeth Anne and Robert Cain Jeanie and Edward Figg William Hayes Deborah and Stuart Anderson Sharon and Barry Campbell Reba and Walter Fischer Thomas Hayward Susan and Gary Andres Capital Farm Credit Susan Fontaine and George Corolla Andrea and David Heath Dorinda and Stephen Arden Richard Carlson Dorothy and Ellis Ford Kay and Robert Henderson H. Grady Ash, Jr. Scott Carter Billie and James Fox Mrs. W. R. Hensarling Sarah Jo and Pat Ashburn Louise Carvey and Lorraine and Charles Hermann Anita and Oscar Atkins Janet and Jim Catanach Wallace Barnes Cynthia Hernandez John Atterbury, III Kay and Bill Cauthorn Beverly and William Fraser, III Mary and Royce Hickman, Jr. Sara and Robert Awe Maria and Ruben Cervantes Jennifer and Tom Frechette Lucile and Ken Hicks Sylvia Azoyan Charles Cheever Thomas Freeman Maureen Higdon Mildred Bahle Glen Chesshir Richard Frogge Alice and Clifford Hoelscher Martha Bair Gayla and Dennis Christiansen Jean and Fred Galley Carol and Karl Hopkins Harold Baldauf Vivian Cline David Galliher Christine and William Hopper A. L. Ballard Barbara and Daniel Clinton Dorothy and Raymond Galvin Clara Horan Lelia and Charles Bankston Joyce Clise Julia and David Gardner Ingrid and Andrew Hoyle Thomas Barnett Richard Colvin Duane Gengler Nancy and Bobby Inman Robert Danny Barr Lisa and Gary Cooper Mildred and Ross George Loren Jahn Deanna and Gary Barton Ray Cotropia Lisa and Steve Gerber Lynda Jamison Sandy Baruah Marilyn and Thomas Coughlen Fred Gibson, Jr. Nancy and Robert Josserand Jean and David Baughman Gail and Samuel Craig Charlotte and Zay Gilbreath Nancy and John Junkins Erich Bay Eugene Cramer William Gill Dennis Jurcak Gloria and Fuller Bazer Katherine and Nicholas Cutler Ruth and David Glass Russell Keene Marilyn and John Bell, Jr. Jerry Daniels Susanne and Melbern Glasscock Janie and Luke Keller Jane and Richard Beller Shannon Davies Sue and Kenneth Gleghorn William Kelley Maria and Antonio Benedi Diana and Robert Davis Robin and Hayes Glover Priscilla and Thomas Kelly Marsha and Barclay Berdan Rebecca and Mark Davis James Glynn Linda and Johnnie Kemp Gerald Berger John De La Garza Patrick Graham Anne Kinder Hans Bergstrom Connie and Randall Dean Zoe and Phillips Granberry Chuck King Julianne and Gerald Betty Judith DeMoss Ronald Gravino Samuel King Walter Biersack Bonnie and Otway Denny Helen Gray Jan and Ronald Knecht Joy and Charles Blake Josephine Dentoni Jeff Greenblum Barbara and Paul Kruse Emily Bonacci Lacey and Tucker Dorn Greenwich Roundtable, Inc. Verlin and Howard Kruse Diana and Michael Bonin Cindy and Anthony Duke, Jr. Mary and Charles Gregory Karen and Stephen LaGrasta Wesley Bonner John Elder Thomas Groppel Melinda and Scott Lamoreaux Thomas Borcher Candido Elejalde Leonor and Francisco Guerra Beryl La Motte Charla Borchers Joseph Endress Ann Guild Margaret Laun Glen Bower Sondra and Toby Eoff Judee and James Gunter Elizabeth and Hank Lawson Charles Boyd Mary and Robert Epps Merrill and Joseph Hafner Joan and Jerome Ledwig James Bradfield Leo Ernstes Rebecca and Michael Hancock U. J. Legrange Kenneth Brunsman Catherine and Robert Estrada Gerald Hanner Martha Leonard John Buckley Elizabeth and Gregg Falcone Patricia and Raymond Hannigan

8 Fall 2018 Lori and Fermin LePori Louis and Karen Newman Reagan Rothenberger Ellen and Rod Thornton Herman Lester Carol and John Nichols Karen and Warren Tichenor Patsy and Walter Light Gena and Chuck Norris Jon Rowader Jerry Tietge Mark Lindbloom Alicia and Danny Nors Clive Runnells Dorothy Torbert Pat and Dan Lindsey Sally and Richard Novetzke Billy Don Russell Glenn Toyoshima Christopher Logothetis Michael Orfini Candy and Ron Rust JoAnn and Victor Treat Carolyn Lohman Anne Orrell Clotilde and Joel Saenz Ment Turbiville Klinka and John Lollar Martha Oti Thomas Satterfield Ofelia Vanden Bosch Bobby Long Nancy and Dewey Owen Ann and Barry Satterwhite Ann and Robert Vardeman Norma and Harry Longwell Earl Padgett Patty and Zane Saxon Katherine and Robert Vernon Mary and Albert Loudon Hal Padgett Michael Saxon Susan Waite Jose Lozano Jennifer and Eric Palko Ruby and Wayne F. Schaper, Sr. Teresa Waters Gail Lyles Pamela and Robert Palmarez Edwin Schmid Bruce Wearda Terence Lynch Spencer Palmer John Schneider Gaye and Paul Webb A. Ford Madison, Jr. Wendy Pangburn Edward Schulz R. T. Weimer Marti Marberry and Thomas Roraff Parmeson Family, LLC Patricia and Gerald Schulz Harry Wetzel Lynda and Dwain Mayfield Penne and Andrew Peacock Robbie Scruggs Stephanie and Bart White Harriet and Fred McClure Susie Peake Cathy and Dennis Seith Henry Wilde, Jr. Jo and J. Phillip McCormick Jason Perash Charles Seltzer Laura Wilder Richard McDonald Linda and William Perry John Severson Klaus Wilhelm Janie and Fain McDougal Sally and Richard Phelps Harry Shlaudeman Marjorie and D.K. Williams Judy and Jerry McFarland Lee Phillips Annette Simmons Marsha and Thomas Williams Sharon and Gerald McGregor Amy and Rob Pierce Kimberly Siniscalchi Guy Willibey Melanie McKnight Marilyn Pirner Albert Small Lance Wilson Stanley McLaughlin Sandra and Les Pittman Carol and Joseph Smith Frank Wisner, II Gene McNary David Platt Dick Smith Barbara and Michael Wolf Debra and Doug Menarchik Linda and James Poepsel Gordon Smith Mary and Wayne Wolz Jo and Gordon Methvin Hannah and Harlan Pollock Irma and Elvin Smith Lysabeth Wood Jimmy Meyer Julie and Steve Porter Steven L. Smith Marilyn Woodhouse Sally and David Miller Linda and William Prewitt, III Sue and Douglas Smith Fredericka and John Younger Sheila and Steven Miller Allethaire and Edwin Price William Smith Jerry Zamzow Motoyuki Minakami Linda and Stephen Pringle Richard Snell Randy Zinck Holly and Gordon Mitchell Arthur Pryde Abraham Sofaer * In Kind Gift Lois and John Mobley Ida Pyle Alice and Kenneth Starr Richard Mogle Chua Quach Susan Stasney Terry Montesi Peter Quinn Dee and Ted Stephens Susan Moore Mary and Carl Raether Jackie and Teddie Stephenson June and Donald Morris Vivian Rassam William Stindt Lynette and Sam Morrison Mary and John Ratcliff Phyllis Stine Gladys and Gary Moss Bonnie and Terrance Reininger Katheryne Stone Mona and David Munson Frances and Skip Rhodes Nancy and John Sununu Carol and Fletcher Murphy Anthony Riccardi Dennis Swanson William Murphy Kay and Britt Rice Carol and Charles Tatum Stephen Myers Patricia and Don Rice James Tatum Sandy Nachman Shirley Richardson Brenda and Van Taylor Elizabeth and Andrew Natsios Sharon Richmond Marcia Taylor Thetis and Samuel ‘Loyd’ Neal Judy and Raymond Roberson Pat and Scott Taylor Lisa Neilson Franelle Rogers Peggy and Kenneth Telg Janis and Bardin Nelson Dorothy and Henry Rosenberg, Jr. Mario Thiem Mike Nelson Helen and C. Parr Rosson, III Karen Thompson

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ONE AMERICA APPEAL

he 2017 hurricane season was particularly catastrophic. Within . Tweeks, Texas, Florida, and the U.S. Virgin Islands The effort raised $42 million from 110,000 donors. 100% of the all sustained incomprehensible damage. money raised was distributed to the four effected areas. Under the leadership of our Nation’s five former Presidents, Thank you to the following donors who made contributions of the George H.W. Bush Foundation, in partnership with our $25,000 and above. fellow Presidential Library Foundations, created and administered

2018 DONORS NBA Properties, Inc. The Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe The Red Rock Foundation Foundation OF $25,000+ Craig H. Neilson Foundation Resort Condominiums NetFlix, Inc. PepsiCo Foundation International LLC PepsiCo, Inc. Public Consulting Group Inc. Rutgers Community Christian $1,000,000 + Church PGA Tour Charities, Inc. Norman L. and Jacquie J. Ream Greater Kansas City Sports Pure Insurance Foundation $25,000 – $49,999 Shiseido Group USA Foundation Raytheon Annual Disaster Relief Tom Abrahams Stroup Family Fund Hamon Charitable Foundation Fund AMCN Legal Entity Marlene Tepper Merck Foundation Samsung Electronics America, Inc Anschutz Kansas City Arena, LLC Watch out for the Bears Walton Family Foundation Thomas Stephenson / Stephenson Foundation The Benevity Community Impact Productions Inc. The Stoddard Charitable Trust Fund Wright Tree Service $500,000 – $999,999 The Syron Family Brown Rudnick

Cabot Corporation Foundation, Inc. Born This Way Foundation Texas Instruments Foundation CDM Smith NFL Foundation Andrew and Qing Tweddle / Tweddle Foundation Corry’s Ale House Pfizer Foundation Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC The Dale Foundation Foundation Dermody Properties, LLC The Stephen Colbert Americone Dream Fund $50,000 – $99,999 First Care Management Company LLC Amicus Foundation Inc. The Fletcher Trust $100,000 – $499,999 The Angelo Family Charitable FlowPlay, Inc.

Foundation The Adam Corporation/Group Myles Garrett Benevity Community Impact Fund Ansary Foundation The Head Family The Paul and Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation Bank of America Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Graham CBS Operations The I Grace Charitable Fund Brenda and Anthony Helies The Foundation Jonathan P. Graham and Coleman and Margaret Hogan CoStar Builds Elizabeth B. Ulmer Memorial Fund - The Dollywood John Hobby Catto Family / Holt Ney Zatcoff & Foundation Alpenglow Foundation Wasserman, LLP Dr. Scholl Foundation Linode Nick Kroll Charitable Fund Facebook Payments, Inc. Thomas Luten Peggy J. Koenig Charitable Manoogian Simone Foundation Gift Fund Carl and Nancy Hull The Mgive Foundation Inc. Kuhn Foundation Jimmie Johnson Foundation Miramont Management Company, L.E.K. Consulting LLC JM Family Enterprises, Inc LLC Dorothy Smith and Frances Zaruski Lockheed Martin MMO Broadway LLC LocumTenens.com Monterey Peninsula Foundation John and Harriett Morton Mark Petrillo Foundation

Click here for a special message of thanks from the former Presidents.

10 Fall 2018 2018 GEORGE BUSH AWARD

FORMER CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER BRIAN MULRONEY

LEFT: Secretary Jim Baker congratulates the 2018 recipient of the George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service, the Right Honorable Brian Mulroney. RIGHT: From left to right, Alexander “Hap” Ellis, president of the Bush Library Foundation Board; former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney; former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III; and David B. Jones, CEO of the Bush Library Foundation. (Photo credits: Chris Smith)

he George H.W. Bush Canada from 1984-1993. He respectively — enjoyed a recognizes an individual’s or TPresidential Library was elected on September private visit with President group’s dedication to public Foundation presented its 17, 1984 and re-elected on George H.W. Bush. service at the local, state, 10th George Bush Award for November 21, 1988 while The George Bush Award for national or international levels. Excellence in Public Service running on a platform of Excellence in Public Service to former Canadian Prime closer trade ties with the Minister Brian Mulroney United States. Previous Bush Award Recipients on September 28, 2018 in The 2018 Bush Award 2000 German Chancellor Helmut Kohl Kennebunkport, Maine. Former presentation followed a 2001 Soviet President U.S. Secretary of State James A. reception at Walker’s Point 2003 U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy Baker, III introduced Mulroney hosted by former Florida 2004 Governor and praised the 2018 honoree Governor Jeb Bush 2006 Reverend Billy Graham for ushering in “a new era of and his sister, Doro Bush 2007 Secretary regional and bilateral free trade Koch. Earlier in the day, 2011 President Ronald W. Reagan agreements.” Mulroney, a labor Prime Minister Mulroney and 2013 Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser of Qatar lawyer by training, served as Secretary Baker — joined by 2016 U.S. Senator Bob Dole the 18th prime minister of their wives Mila and Susan,

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2018 PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS

n March 9th, President Leadership Scholars (PLS) Oand Mrs. Bush welcomed program is a joint initiative the 2018 Class of Presidential of the presidential centers of Leadership Scholars to the George W. Bush, William J. Bush Library Center for Clinton, George H.W. Bush, three days of discussions and Lyndon B. Johnson — and and interactions with is designed for mid-career former government officials, professionals from diverse highlighted by presentations backgrounds and who share a from former White House commitment to facing society’s Chiefs of Staff John Sununu greatest challenges to learn and Andy Card. Now in its more about leadership. fourth year, the Presidential President and Mrs. Bush welcome the 2018 class of the Presidential Leadership Scholars program to the Bush Center. (Photo credit: Office of George H.W. Bush)

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BUSH SCHOOL STUDENTS PAY TRIBUTE TO BARBARA BUSH

tudents at The Bush “She brought a SSchool of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M light into this commemorated Barbara Bush’s world, and her legacy and devotion to service impact on Bush by selling t-shirts and raising nearly $3,000 for and School students literacy, two causes the beloved is immeasurable.” former First Lady championed. — Lizzie Leary The funds were distributed Bush School student equally to the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Mark Welsh. “Their dedication and the Barbara Pierce Bush to public service is on display Scholarship Fund at the Rebecca Leppert, a second-year student at The Bush School, presents a check to every day, and this is one of Bush School. Dean Mark Welsh after leading a fundraising effort honoring Barbara Bush. those instances. I know how (Photo credit: The Bush School) “Mrs. Bush was a stunning much Mrs. Bush meant to the woman and remarkable public with Mrs. Bush. “She brought “I’m so proud of these students, and it seems fitting servant,” said Lizzy Leary, a a light into this world, and her students and all they do to they remember her in this way.” Bush School student who had impact on Bush School students make the world a better place,” the opportunity to meet and talk is immeasurable.” said the Bush School dean,

LIBRARY FEATURED EXHIBIT

“MAPPING TEXAS”

ommissioner George P. to be able to share this CBush of the Texas General magnificent collection to Land Office (GLO) joined those visiting the library that Bush Library director Warren celebrates my grandfather’s Finch in April to open the legacy as a Texan and the 41st “Mapping Texas: From Frontier President,” Commissioner to the Lone Star State” exhibit, Bush said. The maps presented which runs through January in this exhibit include Martin 2, 2019. “As the custodian Waldseemüller’s 1513 Tabula of the GLO’s Archives, I Terre Nove, one of the earliest am proud of the work we do maps of the Americas and every day to protect and share Stephen F. Austin’s 1837 our state’s rich history, but Connected Map of Austin’s I am especially proud both Colony. Don’t miss this The marvelous collection of the Bush Library’s “Mapping Texas” exhibit runs personally and professionally amazing look at Texas history! through January 2, 2019. (Photo credit: Butch Ireland)

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2018 EVENTS

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BUSH FOUNDATION IN DC: NASA: GATES AND HAAS ABOVE AND BEYOND

early 300 guests packed Dr. Haas were key members n October 3rd, filmmaker Tomorrow.” Kennedy was Nthe Hall of Flags at the of the Bush 41 foreign policy ORory Kennedy, the joined by former International U.S. Chamber of Commerce team, and offered unique daughter of Senator Robert Space Station commander building in Washington, DC “behind the scenes” insights F. Kennedy and niece of and current Vice President on May 15th for the Bush from the , German President John F. Kennedy, of Texas A&M Michael E. Foundation’s inaugural unification, the end of the offered a crowded auditorium Fossum, who moderated the event in our nation’s capital Cold War, and the other of Bush Foundation fascinating discussion and featuring former Defense signature achievements of guests a sneak peek of her offered perspective as a former Secretary Bob Gates and the first Bush administration. 90-minute Discovery Channel astronaut on both the history Dr. Richard Haas, president Among the special dignitaries documentary on the history and future of America’s space of the Council on Foreign in attendance was President and modern workings of program. Sincere thanks to Relations, discussing the Bush’s widely respected former NASA titled “Above and Rory and Mike for a very highlights and challenges of advisor, Gen. Beyond: NASA’s Journey to special evening! foreign policy in the Bush 41 Brent Scowcroft. era. Both Secretary Gates and

14 Fall 2018 2018 EVENTS UPCOMING EVENT

FOUNDATION VINTNER DINNER & WINE AUCTION | NOV. 15TH

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VANTAGE POINT: elping support the Bush Foundation’s educational mission WHITE HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHERS Hnever — ever — tasted so good. The finest wine-makers in the country are once again stepping forward to pair their ne of the Foundation’s Sharon Farmer, Director of sumptuous offerings with the very best culinary creations that Omost unique events ever White House Photography in the beautiful, new The Post Oak hotel in Houston’s Uptown Park kicked off our Fall 2018 event the Clinton administration; can offer. Headlining the Foundation’s 9th annual Vintner Dinner season when three former and Eric Draper, who & Wine Auction will be Joel McHale — one of the most sought White House photographers served as President George after comedians and actors in the industry, who can currently came to the Bush Library to W. Bush’s chief White be seen hosting The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale on share their unique insights on House photographer for all Netflix, a half-hour topical series that takes a sharp, absurdist the American presidents they eight years, participated look at pop culture and news from across the globe. He recently served and historic events in a 75-minute program wrapped the indie ASSASSINATION NATION for Sam Levinson, they helped chronicle. David moderated by Ken Walsh, and best-known for his starring role on the hit comedy series Valdez, who served as personal the widely known author and COMMUNITY, which ended its sixth season on Yahoo after five photographer to Vice President award-winning White House seasons on NBC. Mrs. Bush’s dear and funny friend, the #1 NY George H.W. Bush and then correspondent and columnist Times Best Selling Author and Sweet Potato Queen herself, Jill director of the White House for U.S. News & World Report. Conner Browne, will also be with us to pay tribute to the former Photo Office from 1989-1993; First Lady. We hope to see all of you next year in the Fall of 2019 for a very special 10th anniversary Vintner Dinner. You will not want to miss it!

Those who missed this fascinating discussion covering nearly 30 years of presidential history can find the entire program on the Bush Foundation’s YouTube channel at More information at https://bit.ly/2q1mzrD. www.41FoundationVintnerDinner.com

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