Death of G.W. Bush

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HOUSTON - Mayor Sylvester Turner will host a public memorial tribute to President George H.W. Bush at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3.

The gathering in remembrance of the 41st president of the United States will take place on Hermann Square in front of City Hall, 901 Bagby St.

Well-known musical performers, including the Houston Symphony, will be part of the program.

"I invite all Houstonians to join us as we pay tribute to the memory of a great fellow city resident," Mayor Turner said. "May we never forget his service to our country, his call for us to be a light to the world, and his loving spirit."

Bush died at his Houston home Friday.

Further details about the service will be announced as they become available.
Statement by Mayor Sylvester Turner on the death of President George H.W. Bush:
 

"George H.W. Bush served with valor and integrity as the 41st president of the United States. But to Houstonians he was one of our most esteemed and relatable neighbors. He and his wife Barbara Bush were our sports teams’ biggest fans, and boosters for everything Houston. The Bushes could have moved anywhere after his time in public office, but they chose to return to their beloved city where he started his political career as the chair of the Harris County Republican Party.

“In statesman-like fashion, he knew the importance of reaching across the aisle to find common ground. He backed our bid to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention. He was an equal ally of former election foe President Bill Clinton in helping victims of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma through the One America Appeal. And I will always be grateful to the Bushes for being kind friends and advisers to me.

“For these reasons and more, I join Houstonians in mourning the death of George Herbert Walker Bush and expressing heartfelt condolences to his children and the rest of the Bush family. May we never forget his service to our country, his call for all of us to be a light to the world, and his loving spirit.”