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Winter 2020/2021 Newsletter
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EXPERIENCED NON-PROFIT LEADER CHOSEN
FOLLOWING FIVE-MONTH NATIONWIDE SEARCH
George & Barbara Bush Foundation Announces New CEO, Max Angerholzer
T he George & Barbara Bush
Foundation last month
announced that, following a
to that, from 2012 to 2017, he
served as President & CEO
of the Center for the Study of
five-month nationwide search, the Presidency & Congress in
the board of directors selected Washington, DC
Fidelity
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
recently served as Executive extensive experience 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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George & Barbara Bush Foundation
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,
H owdy! On behalf of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation team,
I am delighted to wish you a happy New Year. First and foremost,
we hope that 2021 finds each of our members and supporters healthy
hosted by the Bushes’ grandson Sam LeBlond, is closing in on its
60th episode. It is a truly wonderful celebration of the spirit of service,
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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MAX ANGERHOLZER
(continued from page 1)
“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
committed to making that vital Card had agreed to serve as Bush Foundation as I can
I look forward to
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
The George & Barbara Bush Foundation is dedicated to
preserving the historic legacies of service best exemplified
by President and Mrs. Bush by supporting the education
and service-oriented programs at the George H.W. Bush
Presidential Library and Museum and The Bush School of
Government and Public Service — and by organizing and
sponsoring programs inspired by the 41st President and
Mrs. Bush that highlight the value and virtue of public
service in its many forms.
When you become a Foundation member, you directly help develop the next generation of service-focused
leaders who demonstrate the selflessness and character best exemplified by the lives of President and Mrs.
George H.W. Bush. Your contribution supports education and scholarship programs of the Presidential
Library and Museum and The Bush School of Government and Public Service. Become a member today!
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. More information at: georgeandbarbarabush.org/membership/
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JENNA BUSH HAGER
“EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME”
Virtual Book Event — December 8, 2020
T he George & Barbara Bush
Foundation and the George
Bush Presidential Library and
celebrate complicated, messy,
and often funny life moments.
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)
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(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
O n July 21, 2020 the
George & 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
also featured contributions from
rights legislation could not have “President Bush knew that our success
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
make it reality, but he always convenience on our
focused on working together to equal chance to play a part in Foundation website.
recognized that landmark civil find solutions.” our national progress.
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THE BUSH SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SERVICE
LAUNCHES INAUGURAL CLASSES IN WASHINGTON, DC
T exas A&M University’s
Bush 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
faculty to teach in-person Artists rendering
TAMUof upcoming
| 1620 Washington DC Bush school teaching space. (Photo credit: The Bush School)
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classes while practicing current SEPT 8 2020
in the nation’s capital. Future members’ desire to help fellow
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Centers for Disease Control “We are thrilled plans include a full range former students. Renovations
COVID-19 health and safety
recommendations.
to welcome this of both public and private on the current Washington,
“We are thrilled to welcome inaugural class.” events, including speakers DC building are expected to
— Jay Silveria,
of national and international begin this month to provide
this inaugural class,” said
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 rsmall@tamu.edu.
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
O n September 17, 2020
the George & Barbara
Bush Foundation, together
top minds grappling with the
pandemic and vaccines at the
global level:
“Solidarity is the only way
forward because the virus
doesn’t respect borders, or
convening power of their sterling
names and reputations can still
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
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SECRETARY ROBERT M. GATES
NEW BOOK “EXERCISE OF POWER”
Virtual Book Event — June 30, 2020
O n June 30, 2020, the
George & Barbara Bush
Foundation and the Scowcroft
insights into how President
Bush used humor to deal with
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
O n October 8, 2020, the
George & Barbara Bush
Foundation hosted a very
recently the acclaimed New
York Times and Wall Street
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 2020/2021THE UNITED STATES MINT
2020 PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN
& FIRST SPOUSE MEDAL SET
(Photo credit: George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum)
T he United States Mint
recently opened sales for
the 2020 Presidential $1 Coin
and First Spouse. Issuance
information is printed on the
back of the card.
features a rendering of the
Statue of Liberty with the
inscriptions “UNITED STATES
1993.” AIP Designer Benjamin
Sowards created the design that
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
Additional products featuring President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush
beautiful representations
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.
A midst the COVID-19
outbreak, the Foundation
strongly considered cancelling
by Mark Burns, included
commentary from featured
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 2020/2021one-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
O n October 27, 2020
a 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
T he George Bush High
School Public Service
Scholarship recognizes high
as a noble calling, as well as
inspires future generations to
engage in public service and to
receive a $3,000 scholarship.
In addition, each recipient’s
school receives a grant of
For the complete October
2020 issue of Texas Co-op
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.
BRYAN TEXAS UTILITIES
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
G E O R G E H .W. B U S H and Criminal Minds, as well as staying up to date with current news and political topics. “I am so
HIGH SCHOOL thankful and humbled to receive this Scholarship Award. Thank you so much to BTU for sponsoring
the scholarship. This scholarship has helped me have a less stressful start to my college career,
P U B L I C S E RV I C E especially given everything else we are dealing with. I feel honored to be a recipient of the George
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
Not Service Scholarship, I am still able to attend Pepperdine even though it is online for the semester.” Alanna
Foundation for their generous scholarship to support my education and help me achieve my dreams!”
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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