H.R. No. 1032
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum at
Texas A&M University in College Station received its two-millionth
visitor on January 21, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Honoring and preserving the legacy of America's 41st
president, the library and museum details the lifetime that George
H. W. Bush spent in public service, including as a U.S. Navy pilot
in World War II, a member of Congress, an ambassador to the United
Nations, chief liaison to China, director of the Central
Intelligence Agency, vice president, and president; and
WHEREAS, The George Bush Presidential Library Center
contains the official records, personal papers, and memorabilia of
President Bush, features changing exhibits, photographs, and
artifacts, and offers tours, summer camps, and interactive learning
opportunities for students; and
WHEREAS, More than 150,000 people a year have visited the
library and museum since the facility opened to the public in 1997,
contributing millions of dollars annually to the local economy and
contributing to job growth in the greater Brazos Valley area; in
addition, President Bush continues to take part in many of the
programs at the center, and library and museum volunteers have
donated an average of more than 20,000 hours per year, thus heeding
his example of service above self; and
WHEREAS, A resource for education, research, and civic life
in the Brazos Valley and the Lone Star State, the George Bush
Presidential Library and Museum is a tremendous asset for all
Texans who seek to learn about government, history, freedom, and
the presidency; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the George Bush Presidential
Library and Museum on receiving its two-millionth visitor and
extend to all those associated with the facility sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the center as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Brown
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1032 was adopted by the House on April
7, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House