The governor of Texas is the chief executive officer of the state, elected by the
citizens every four years. The duties and responsibilities of the governor
include serving as commander-in-chief of the state's military forces; convening
special sessions of the legislature for specific purposes; delivering to the
legislature at the beginning of each regular session a report on the condition
of the state, an accounting of all public money under the governor's control, a
recommended biennial budget, an estimate of the amounts of money required to be
raised by taxation, and any recommendations he deems necessary; signing or
vetoing bills passed by the legislature; and executing the laws of the state.
The governor can grant reprieves and commutations of punishment and pardons,
upon the recommendation of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, and revoke
conditional pardons. He appoints numerous state officials (with the consent of
the Senate), fills vacancies in state and district offices (except vacancies in
the legislature), calls special elections to fill vacancies in the legislature,
fills vacancies in the United States Senate until an election can be held, and
serves as ex officio member of several state boards.
The office of governor was first established by the Constitution of 1845 and
superseded the office of president of the Republic of Texas. The position now
exists under authority of Article IV, Section 1 of the Constitution of 1876 and
Texas Government Code, Chapter 401. To be elected governor, a person must be at
least thirty years old, a United States citizen, and a resident of Texas for at
least five years preceding the election. In 1972, the term of office was
extended from two to four years, effective in 1975. Since 1856 the governor has
had the use of the Governor's Mansion.
In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of the
Governor. Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the governor
in carrying out his functions: Administration, Appointments, Budget &
Planning, Communications, General Counsel, Legislative, Policy, Scheduling,
Criminal Justice Division, Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities,
Office of Film, Music, Television and Multimedia Industries, Women's Commission,
and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.
Executive Office staff provided support services to Governor George W. Bush as he
carried out his duties as governor. Ofelia Vanden Bosch served as Governor
Bush's administrative assistant, handling his in-office schedule and
correspondence. Israel Hernandez traveled with the Governor and maintained the
speech file. Logan Walters worked as an intern and personal aide and helped
maintain the gift log.
George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21,
2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president
of the United States.
He challenged the incumbent governor, Democrat Ann Richards, running on promises
to improve public education and to reform the juvenile justice system, welfare,
and the state's tort laws -- the system under which an injured person may sue
for damages. During the 74th Legislature in 1995, he worked with the Democrats
who controlled both houses of the Texas legislature and managed to get bills
passed that dealt with the four issues he had emphasized in his campaign. Bush
was seen as pro-business and a consensus-builder.
Bush advocated and signed the two largest tax cuts to date in Texas history,
totaling over $3 billion. To pay for the cuts, he sought (unsuccessfully)
federal approval of a plan to privatize Texas' social services. Education reform
was a priority throughout his terms, with legislation emphasizing local control
of schools, higher standards, and a revised curriculum. Controversy has
followed, with charter schools mired in financial scandals and protests against
one test determining a child's promotion. After winning reelection in 1998, Bush
began his bid for the presidency and was not as involved in the 76th Legislature
in 1999.
George W. Bush was born July 6, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut and grew up in
Midland and Houston, Texas. He graduated from Andover Academy, and received a
bachelor's degree from Yale University and a master's from Harvard Business
School. He served as a pilot in the Texas Air National Guard. In 1978, Bush was
defeated in a run for the U.S. Congress in West Texas. He was involved in energy
exploration from the 1970s into the 1980s. From 1989 until his election as
governor, Bush worked with the Texas Rangers baseball organization, leading a
group of partners in purchasing the team, and then serving as managing general
partner. He married Laura Welch in 1977; they have two daughters.
Executive Office staff provided support services to Governor George W. Bush as he carried out
his duties as governor. Records are gubernatorial and political speeches written for
and presented by Texas Governor George W. Bush. Speeches are mainly reading copies
that were maintained in the Governor's Executive Office, ranging in date from
pre-1994 to 2000, with the bulk dating from 1995 to 1999. Included are copies of his
state of the state addresses and the 1999 inaugural address. The 1995 inaugural
address is not filed in this series, but can be found in the Press Office series,
Speech files, and a videotape copy is located in
the Press Office series, Major speech information.
Bush spoke at awards' dinners, bill signings, swearing in ceremonies, Boys' and
Girls' State, border governors' conferences, chambers of commerce meetings,
commencement ceremonies, conventions, funerals, literacy events, press conferences,
and political fund-raisers. Speeches focus on subjects such as education, economic
development, appointments, tax relief, adoption, faith-based initiatives, tort
reform, literacy programs, juvenile justice reform, limited government, welfare
reform, and relationships with Mexico.
Notes included in the gubernatorial speeches detail the event, listing name, date,
estimated number of attendees, who introduced or escorted, approximate length of
remarks, and whether open or closed to the press. Also included are background
information, draft remarks, fact sheets, and suggested talking points; as well as a
lesser number of agendas, brochures, humorous anecdotes, press releases, programs,
and publications. Bush revised many of his speeches with handwritten notes and
annotations. Partial speech lists are included and filed at the end of the records.
When the subject of a speech was not apparent from the title, topics were added in
brackets.
Materials do not circulate. Materials will be retrieved from and returned to storage areas by
staff members.
Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted. State records also
include materials received by, not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains
with the creator. The researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright
Law (Title 17 U.S.C.).
None.
(Identify the item), Texas Governor George W. Bush Executive Office speeches. Archives and
Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
In December 2000, Governor George W. Bush designated the George Bush Presidential Library as
the repository for the records from his tenure as Governor of Texas, under
authority of Texas Government Code, Section 441.201. Shortly after he left
office, the records were shipped to the Bush Library in College Station, Texas.
Texas Attorney General John Cornyn ruled the records are state records subject
to the Texas Public Information Act and the management of the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission even after transfer to a federal facility
(Opinion No. JC-0498, May 3, 2002). In July 2002 the records were transferred
from the Bush Library to the Texas State Archives in Austin for preparation for
research use. In June 2003, a memorandum of understanding signed by
representatives of the National Archives and Records Administration, the Texas
State Library and Archives Commission, and George W. Bush replaced a January
2002 interim memorandum of understanding. The records were moved to the George
W. Bush Presidential Library in February 2013.
Series recreated as a stand-alone finding aid to comply with TARO file size
restrictions by Tonia J. Wood, March 2004
Finding aid updated and made DACS compliant by Jessica Tucker and Tonia J. Wood,
April 2013
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Executive Office speeches, about 1994-2000, bulk 1995-1999,
4.71 cubic ft. |
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1995 Gubernatorial and Political
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Texas Education Agency Conference, February 1, 1995 |
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Testimony before Senate Economic Development Committee (tort reform), February 2,
1995 |
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Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce (tort reform), February 2,
1995 |
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Joint Session (State of the State Address), February 7, 1995 |
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State Board of Education, February 9, 1995 |
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Texas Woman's Alliance 1995 Conference on Legal Issues (tort reform), February 10,
1995 |
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Boy Scouts of Texas (Oath of Service), February 11, 1995 |
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Draft Points for the Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce
Breakfast Meeting (tort reform), February 16, 1995 |
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HOSTS (Helping One Student To Succeed) Conference, February 17, 1995 |
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"Mr. South Texas" Luncheon,
February 18,
1995 |
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Farmers Insurance Legislative Conference (tort reform), February 21, 1995 |
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Texas Game Warden Association 1995 Cook-Off, February 21,
1995 |
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Texas Association of School Boards Reception ("Home
Rule" school districts), February 21, 1995 |
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Texas Association of Broadcasters Legislative Day (Governor's four priorities
speech), February 22,
1995 |
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Gathering of Wagons,
February 23,
1995 |
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Tour of Brooks Air Force Base-Human Systems Center, February 27,
1995 |
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Texas Public Schools Week-Visit to Ortega Elementary,
March 1,
1995 |
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Harris County Lincoln Day Dinner (Governor's four priorities speech), March 2,
1995 |
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Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans Dinner (Governor's four
priorities speech), March 2,
1995 |
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Opening of 1995 Season of Texas State Railroad-Palestine and Rusk (Governor's four
priorities speech), March 3,
1995 |
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Opening of Hodge Unit of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (adult crime reform
policy proposals), March 3,
1995 |
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Texas Independence Day Celebration, March 5, 1995 |
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Texas Agriculture Lifetime Leadership Reception, March 8,
1995 |
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The Trane Company-Plant Tour and Meeting (tort reform), March 17, 1995 |
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118th Texas and Southwesterns Cattle Raisers Association
Annual Convention "Kick-Off"
Luncheon, March 20,
1995 |
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Governor's Business Advisory Council Meeting, March 21,
1995 |
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[File contains meeting agenda, mission
statement, and handwritten notes] |
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Texas Legislative Conference at New Braunfels (Governor's four priorities speech),
March 24,
1995 |
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River Legacy Foundation Nature Center Banquet, March 24,
1995 |
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Texas Daily Newspaper Association Luncheon (Governor's four priorities speech),
March 27,
1995 |
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Read in the Senate Chamber (Concurrent Resolution: Death of Robert E. Johnson),
March 30,
1995 |
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[File contains copy of Senate Concurrent
Resolution 108] |
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American Society of Newspaper Editors Texas Celebrities Dinner (Governor's four
priorities speech), April 6,
1995 |
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Bluebonnet Ceremony, April 10, 1995 |
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Meet and Greet with Turn Around Taylor Volunteers (announcement of pilot crime
fighting program), April 10,
1995 |
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Base Closure Hearings, April 19, 1995 |
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Senate Bill 25 (Punitive Damages) Bill Signing, April 20,
1995 |
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Texas Capitol Rededication Celebration, April 21, 1995 |
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Shots Across Texas Press Conference (children's immunization program), April 24,
1995 |
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Pilgrimage to the Alamo (Program), April 24, 1995 |
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100 Days Luncheon (Governor reviews first 100 days in office), April 26, 1995 |
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Governor's Volunteer Awards Reception, April 26, 1995 |
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National Day of Prayer Breakfast, May 4, 1995 |
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Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence, May 11,
1995 |
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[File contains banquet schedule] |
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Sam Houston State University Commencement, May 14, 1995 |
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Tort Reform Bill Signing, May 18, 1995 |
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Cuatro Caminos-Speeches and Tour of EXPO, May 24, 1995 |
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Texas Special Olympics Opening Ceremony, May 24, 1995 |
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Ceremonial Signing of Senate Bill 31 (Frivolous Lawsuits),
May 27,
1995 |
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Los Fresnos High School Commencement, May 27, 1995 |
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Ashley's Laws Bill Signing (11 Bills) (more severe sex offenders' laws), May 29,
1995 |
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Session Review (Talking Points, May
1995?) |
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Dedication of Governor's F-102 Fighter, June 1, 1995 |
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Signing of House Bill 1433 (Mandatory Supervision), June 1,
1995 |
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St. John's High School Commencement, June 1, 1995 |
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Texas Department of Public Safety Graduation of Class B-94,
June 2,
1995 |
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[File contains Texas Department of Public
Safety Recruit School Graduation program] |
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Signing of Senate Bill 440 (Habeus Corpus); Senate Bill 15,
House Bill 2162 (Penal Code); and Senate Bill 840 (Drug Free School
Zones), June 7,
1995 |
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Texas American Legion Boys State Conference, June 9,
1995 |
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BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) Hearings (Kelly AFB, Laughlin AFB, Carswell
AFB), June 10,
1995 |
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Testimony of Governor Bush, BRAC Commission, June 10,
1995 |
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Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting (Governor's four priorities speech),
June 14,
1995 |
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[Speech revised by Governor Bush] |
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American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State Conference,
June 19,
1995 |
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Southern Regional Education Board Conference in Dallas,
June 22,
1995 |
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Kick Drugs Out of America, June 22, 1995 |
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Lufkin Luncheon (Governor's four priorities speech), June 23, 1995 |
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[File contains handwritten notes] |
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Meeting with Kelly Air Force Base Employees with Senator
Hutchison, June 26,
1995 |
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"Don't Wreck Your Life" Press Conference (traffic
safety), June 27,
1995 |
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Ceremonial Signing of House Bill 2747 University of Houston at Victoria Bonds
(revenue bonds), June 29,
1995 |
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[File contains bill analysis
form] |
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Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce,
July 21,
1995 |
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Sheriff's Association of Texas Conference, July 25, 1995 |
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Criminal Justice Department Town Hall Meeting, August 10,
1995 |
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El Paso Chamber of Commerce Luncheon (Governor reviews first 140 days in office),
August 10,
1995 |
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Announcement of El Paso Quadricentennial Commission,
August 11,
1995 |
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[File contains press release background
information] |
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Funeral Services for Mickey Mantle, August 15, 1995 |
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Governor's Economic Adjustment Advisory Council, August 16,
1995 |
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Announcement of Prisoner Work Program in State Parks,
August 16,
1995 |
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Patient Protection News Conference (quality health care), August 18, 1995 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, August 23, 1995 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Law Enforcement Appreciation Fish Fry at Lake Brownwood,
August 24,
1995 |
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Abilene Christian University's Opening Ceremony at the
Coliseum, August 28,
1995 |
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Ceremony Honoring Pacific Veterans of World War II (Fredericksburg), September 2,
1995 |
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Juvenile Justice Reform Conference, September 11, 1995 |
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Historical Commission-Award to Mexican Officials, September 12,
1995 |
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19th Annual Governor's Leadership Conference, September 18,
1995 |
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Texas Commission for the Arts License Plates Press
Conference, September 25,
1995 |
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[File contains conference script,
background information, press event memo, talking points,
and Appropriation Facts] |
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(Dallas Fund-raiser Dinner, September 26,
1995) |
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Fred Hartman Bridge Opening Ceremony-La Porte, September 27,
1995 |
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Grand Opening of Texas City Community Family Center,
September 27,
1995 |
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Marshall Law Enforcement and Firefighters Appreciation
Dinner, September 28,
1995 |
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Texas Association of School Administrators and Texas
Association of School Boards Convention, October 2, 1995
[2 folders] |
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[File contains convention
program] |
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Eagle Scout Court of Honor at Red Raider Ballroom, Lubbock,
October 5,
1995 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Press Conference/Swearing in Texas Workforce Commissioners,
October 9,
1995 |
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Dallas Foundation of Excellence in Education Luncheon,
October 10,
1995 |
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Greater Houston Partnership "State
of the State" Luncheon, October 18, 1995 |
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Dallas 3rd Annual Hispanic Leadership Summit, October 23,
1995 |
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[File contains copy of draft remarks for
Turn Around Texas grant awards] |
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Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Dinner (State of the State of Texas speech),
October 25,
1995 |
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[File contains a copy of the meeting's
program] |
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Chemical Manufacturers Association, October 30, 1995 |
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Texas Association of Taxpayers Luncheon, November 1, 1995 |
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Houston Fund-raiser Dinner (modified State of the State of Texas speech),
November 1,
1995 |
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80 Years of Leadership Laredo Chamber of Commerce Luncheon,
November 2,
1995 |
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Monterrey Mexico Teleconference: The Importance of Friendship
and Cooperation between Texas and Mexico, November 6, 1995 |
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Associated General Contractors of Texas Membership Luncheon,
November 7,
1995 |
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Turn Around Texas Rally (Turn Around Kilgore crime fighting program), November 8,
1995 |
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Texas Parent Teacher Association Convention, November 10,
1995 |
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Investiture of Justice James A. Baker, November 10, 1995 |
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Texas Federation of Republican Women Annual Meeting,
November 11,
1995 |
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American Petroleum Institute, November 13, 1995 |
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Phil Gramm for President Campaign - Florida, November 14,
1995 |
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John Connally Excellence in Public Education Awards Dinner,
November 14,
1995 |
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Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, November 16,
1995 |
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Transition Oversight Committee on Workforce Development
Business Leaders Seminar, November 29, 1995 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance General Session, December 1, 1995 |
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25th Anniversary of Cooper Aerobics Center Reception,
December 1,
1995 |
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Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission Luncheon, December 4,
1995 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Passing of the Gavel from Judge Abbott to Patrick Mizell of
the 129th District Court, December 4, 1995 |
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Northeast Texas School Board Association Annual Meeting,
December 4,
1995 |
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[File contains briefing
memorandum] |
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Harlingen Community Reception, December 11, 1995 |
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Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet (modified State of the State of
Texas speech), December 11,
1995 |
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1996 Gubernatorial
Speeches |
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Samsung Press Conference (welcome to Austin, Texas), January 16, 1996 |
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Barbara Jordan Press Conference (tribute), January 17, 1996 |
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Opening of Murray Prison Unit, January 17, 1996 |
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National Issues Convention (limited government), January 18, 1996 |
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Camp Mabry Press Conference (sell/lease state property), January 22, 1996 |
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Strategic Planning Meeting (goals for state government), January 24, 1996 |
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Swearing In Ceremony of Allan Shivers (Chairman, Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission), January 29,
1996 |
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Kingsville Chamber of Commerce Banquet (modified State of the State of Texas
speech), January 29,
1996 |
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Texas Distance Learning Association at VTEL Corporation
Gallery, January 30,
1996 |
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Texas Education Agency Midwest Conference at Austin
Convention Center, January
31, 1996 |
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Reading Initiative at Dick Scobee Elementary, January 31,
1996 |
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Katy Business Promise Celebration Luncheon, February 1,
1996 |
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[File contains tentative agenda and
sequence of events] |
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Reading Initiative at James Bowie Elementary, February 1,
1996 |
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Texas Breakfast Club at Longworth Building, Washington, D.C. (modified Governor's
four priorities speech), February 6, 1996 |
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East Texas Bankers Agriculture Conference Luncheon, February 8,
1996 |
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Reading Initiative at Rice Elementary, February 8, 1996 |
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Frazier Elementary School Reading Initiative, February 9,
1996 |
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Boy Scouts Report to State/Youth Delegate Conference,
February 10,
1996 |
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Texas Defense Economic Adjustment Advisory Council Meeting,
February 13,
1996 |
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State Board of Education Meeting, February 15, 1996 |
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Cuatro Caminos Conference, February 16, 1996 |
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Texas Sesquicentennial, February 19, 1996 |
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[File contains celebration
program] |
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Swearing-In of the State Board of Education, February 20,
1996 |
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Texas Tourism Unity Dinner, February 20, 1996 |
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Emergency Management Conference (for State and Local Officials), February 21,
1996 |
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Cypress Semiconductor Press Conference (announcing expansion), February 21, 1996 |
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Survey of Fire Damage in Parker and Wise Counties, February 22,
1996 |
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Albany Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet (modified State of the State of Texas
speech), February 22,
1996 |
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[File contains banquet program] |
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YMCA Youth and Government State Conference, February 23,
1996 |
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W. H. Burnett Elementary School Reading Initiative, February 23,
1996 |
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Swearing-In of Governor's Committee on People with
Disabilities, February 27,
1996 |
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Swearing-In of Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Board, February 27,
1996 |
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Reading Initiative at Govalle Elementary (reading/signing of the Texas Writers'
Month Proclamation), February 28, 1996 |
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Neuhaus Education Center's Benefit Luncheon, March 5,
1996 |
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Seminar for Appointees, March 6, 1996 |
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Bivins Elementary Reading Initiative, March 7, 1996 |
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Tax Press Conference, March 19, 1996 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Luncheon, March 22,
1996 |
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Tejano Music Awards, March 23, 1996 |
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Texas A&M Memorial Student Center Political Forum,
April 2,
1996 |
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Texas Workforce Commission Chief Elected Officers Meeting,
April 3,
1996 |
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Dedication of Alvin Senior Citizen Center, April 4, 1996 |
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Robinson Kindergarten School Reading Initiative, April 4,
1996 |
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Schreiner College Distinguished Speakers Series ("We
Need a Renewal of Spirit in the Country"), April 10,
1996 |
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Dedication of Nuevo Leon Project (water treatment plant, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico),
April 17,
1996 |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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Pepperdine University Commencement, April 19, 1996 |
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Gridiron Show (Press Club of Dallas), April 20, 1996 |
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Bridge Academy for Learning Open House, April 23, 1996 |
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Fort Hood Community Luncheon (BRAC decision), April 24, 1996 |
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Organ Donor Week Press Conference, April 25, 1996 |
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Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas, April 26, 1996 |
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Governor's Business Council Reading Summit, April 26,
1996 |
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Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, A Celebration of
Reading, April 27,
1996 |
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Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence, April 30,
1996 |
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Dallas Salvation Army 106th Annual Meeting and Luncheon,
May 2,
1996 |
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Houston Police Department Second Annual Positive Interaction
Program Awards Banquet, May
7, 1996 |
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Stephen F. Austin State University Spring Commencement,
May 11,
1996 |
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Rotary Club of Waco Meeting (limited government works), May 13, 1996 |
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Olympic Torch Presentation to the People of Texas, May 13,
1996 |
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Governor's Conference on Small Business, May 16, 1996 |
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The University of Texas at Austin Spring Commencement,
May 18,
1996 |
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Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Banquet (limited government works), May 21,
1996 |
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Adoption Initiative, May 22, 1996 |
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Boat Safety Campaign Kickoff, May 23, 1996 |
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Citizen's Committee Meeting on Property Tax Relief, May 24,
1996 |
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[File contains copy of the Citizens'
Committee on Property Tax Relief's Oath of
Office] |
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Mission Award for Barbara Bush (St. Edward's University), May 24, 1996 |
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Welfare Reform Press Conference-Media Unveiling of Personal
Responsibility Agreement, May 29, 1996 |
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[File contains copy of the Aid to Families
with Dependent Children's Personal Responsibility
Agreement] |
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Drought Press Conference with TNRCC (Texas Natural Resources Conservation
Commission) and Water Board, May 30, 1996 |
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El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence Awards
Ceremony, May 31,
1996 |
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Montwood High School Commencement, May 31, 1996 |
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Welfare Reform/Personal Responsibility Press Conference,
June 3,
1996 |
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TIPRO [Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association] 50th
Anniversary Membership Luncheon (energy regulation), June 3,
1996 |
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[File contains notes on natural gas
transportation in Texas] |
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Welfare-to-Work Program, Signing of Personal Agreement,
Observation of WorkFirst Class, and News Conference, June 4,
1996 |
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[File contains copy of the Aid to Families
with Dependent Children's Personal Responsibility
Agreement] |
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News Conference with Commissioner Mike Moses and Attorney General Dan Morales
(education reform efforts), June 7, 1996 |
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Boys' State, June 7,
1996 |
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Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremony, June 10, 1996 |
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Mexico-U.S. Business Committee Luncheon, June 10, 1996 |
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Governor's Advisory Task Force on Faith-Based Community
Service Group Meeting, June
11, 1996 |
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FUGINET (Fugitive Apprehension Program) News Conference, June 11, 1996 |
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[File contains press release] |
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Community Worship Service-A New Beginning, June 16, 1996 |
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Girls' State, June
17, 1996 |
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Personal Responsibility Agreement Signing News Conference (Lufkin), June 17,
1996 |
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Personal Responsibility Agreement Signing News Conference (Waco), June 18,
1996 |
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Heart O' Texas Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner,
June 18,
1996 |
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Anti-Defamation League Jurisprudence Award Luncheon,
June 25,
1996 |
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[File contains luncheon program] |
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Peppermint Place Tribute Taping for WFAA (Channel 8, Dallas/Fort Worth), June 25,
1996 |
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Texas Gang Investigator's Association Luncheon, June 26,
1996 |
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Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Banquet (modified State of the State
of Texas speech), June 26,
1996 |
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Houston Area Reading Summit, June 27, 1996 |
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Education Commission of the States Luncheon, July 1,
1996 |
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County and District Clerks' Association of Texas Opening
Session, July 1,
1996 |
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First Lady's Literacy Initiative Press Conference, July 9,
1996 |
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Association of Texas Electric Cooperatives Annual Meeting,
August 6,
1996 |
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"Turning the Page" Kickoff Meeting (Texas Reading
Initiative), August 29,
1996 |
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Adoption Speech, August 1996 |
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1996 Japan-U.S. Southern Conference Opening Reception,
September 4,
1996 |
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Sun and Star 1996 VIP Dinner (festival celebrating Japanese culture), September 6,
1996 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Ceremony to Retire Nolan Ryan's Number, September 15, 1996 |
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Texas Technology Summit, September 18, 1996 |
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Citizen's Committee on Property Tax Relief, September 20,
1996 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Texas District and County Attorneys Association Criminal Law
Update, September 25,
1996 |
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Abilene Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet (modified first 140 days in office
speech), September 26,
1996 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Video Conference-North Texas Telecommunications Conference on
Business, Industry, and Economic Development, September 27, 1996 |
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Rio Grande Valley Reading Summit, October 21, 1996 |
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Dedication of the Pam Lychner State Jail Facility, October 22,
1996 |
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"Commitment to the Vision" Westlake Hills
Presbyterian Church Congregation Banquet ("A Charge to Keep" speech), November 3, 1996 |
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"Elect to Read" Assembly
Cedar Creek Elementary School, November 5, 1996 |
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Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children's 75th Birthday,
November 7,
1996 |
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Texas Business and Education Coalition VIP Briefing,
November 12,
1996 |
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Announcement of Governor's Initiative to Promote Adoption (Press Conference,
Houston), November 14,
1996 |
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[File contains Report of the Governor's
Committee to Promote Adoption, September 1996] |
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Announcement of Governor's Initiative to Promote Adoption (San Antonio), November 15,
1996 |
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[File contains Report of the Governor's
Committee to Promote Adoption, September 1996] |
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Governor's Reading Summit, San Antonio Municipal Plaza
Building, November 18,
1996 |
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[File contains Spotlight On Reading
brochure] |
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Governor's Reading Summit, Broadway Baptist Church, Fort
Worth, Texas, November 19,
1996 |
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Dedication of the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center,
November 19,
1996 |
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Governor's Reading Summit, Hangar Museum, Midland, Texas,
December 3,
1996 |
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[File contains Texas Assessment of Academic
Skills spreadsheet] |
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"America's Smithsonian" Gala (Smithsonian's 150th
Birthday Exhibit), December
5, 1996 |
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Rio Grande Valley Honor Student Banquet, December 10, 1996 |
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Governor's Adoption Press Conference, December 11, 1996 |
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[File contains information sheet from
Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and Report
of the Governor's Committee to Promote Adoption, September
1996] |
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Lighting of the Capitol Grounds Trees, December 16, 1996 |
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[File contains Agenda for Capitol Grounds
Lighting and Great Walk Opening] |
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Announcement Faith-Based Task Force Report, Christian
Assistance Ministry, December 17, 1996 |
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[File contains Task Force Q&A
handout] |
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1997 Gubernatorial
Speeches |
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Governor's Science and Technology Council, January 8, 1997 |
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National Association of Home Builders, January 24, 1997 |
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State of the State Address, January 28, 1997
[2 folders] |
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[Folder #2 contains Faith in Action: A New
Vision for Church-State Cooperation in Texas, December
1996] |
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Texas Education Agency 1997 Midwinter Conference, January 29,
1997 |
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[Texas Lyceum and Association of Business and Chambers of
Commerce Joint Luncheon (property taxes), January 29, 1997] |
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[This speech was found in the folder
containing the Texas Woman's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
speech, January 30, 1997] |
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Texas Woman's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, January 30,
1997 |
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Criminal Justice Ministry Conference, February 7, 1997 |
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Texas Classroom Teachers Association Annual Convention,
February 7,
1997 |
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Boy Scouts' Report to the State, February 8, 1997 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Texas Legislative Prayer Breakfast, February 13, 1997 |
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Texas Police Chief's Association, February 18, 1997 |
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Mr. South Texas Luncheon (Governor Bush 1997 award recipient), February 22, 1997 |
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Adoption Bill Press Conference, March 6, 1997 |
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Re-dedication of the Texas State Cemetery, March 6, 1997 |
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Faith Based Bill Press Conference, March 11, 1997 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Texas National Guard, March 22, 1997 |
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Orange County Business Council (five business principles speech), April 4,
1997 |
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Just for the Kids, John B. Connally Excellence in Public
Education Award Reception, April 10, 1997 |
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Reach Out and Read Press Conference, April 23, 1997 |
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Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence, April 29,
1997 |
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|
Texas Association of Student Council's 61st Annual
Conference, May 2,
1997 |
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Dallas Area Reading Summit, May 2, 1997 |
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Electric Deregulation Press Conference, May 5, 1997 |
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Holocaust Proclamation Signing, May 6, 1997 |
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Texas Tech University Commencement, May 10, 1997 |
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Celebration of Reading, May 10, 1997 |
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Peace Officers' Memorial, Austin, May 12, 1997 |
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Breast Cancer Awareness Bill Signing, Senate Bill 217,
May 14,
1997 |
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Slot Machine Press Conference, May 16, 1997 |
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No Greater Love/Proud to Remember Press Conference (Veterans' remembrance candle
lighting ceremony), May 20,
1997 |
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Press Conference [tax relief issues], May 24, 1997 |
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|
"Read to Succeed" License
Plate Bill Signing, House Bill 107, May 28, 1997 |
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Lions Club of Texas Convention (faith-based community service), May 30, 1997 |
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Bellville High School Commencement, May 31, 1997 |
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|
Billion Dollar Tax Cut Bill Signing (House Bill 4, House
Joint Resolution 4), June 4,
1997 |
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|
[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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American Legion Boys State, June 4, 1997 |
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Tennessee Republican Party Statesman's Dinner, June 7,
1997 |
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Girl Scouts of Texas Gold Award Ceremony, June 9, 1997 |
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Graffiti Bill Signing Ceremony (Senate Bill 758), June 9,
1997 |
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|
Adoption Bill Signing Ceremony (Senate Bill 34, House Bill
1091, House Bill 1826), June
11, 1997 |
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|
Faith Based Bill Signing Ceremony (House Bill 21, House Bill
2481, House Bill 2482, Senate Concurrent Resolution 44), June 12,
1997 |
|
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|
Bill Signing Ceremony-University of Texas at Tyler (House Bill 1795) (allows
downward expansion of UT-Tyler), June 13, 1997 |
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|
Crime Bills Signing-Dallas (House Bill 156, Senate Bill 46, Senate Bill 51, Senate
Bill 381, Senate Bill 875, Senate Bill 1232), June 13, 1997 |
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|
Teen Smoking Bill (Senate Bill 55), Cigarroa Middle School,
June 16,
1997 |
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|
Unfunded Mandates Bill Signing (House Bill 66), Cigarroa
Middle School, June 16,
1997 |
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|
Border D.W.I. Bill (House Bill 870), U.S. Customs Office, Hidalgo, Texas ("Joey's Law"), June 16, 1997 |
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|
Valley Medical Center Bill Signing (Senate Bill 606) (regional academic health
center established by University of Texas Systems), June 16,
1997 |
|
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|
Signing of Senate Bill 588 (automatic admission of top 10% graduating high school
students to Texas universities), June 16, 1997 |
|
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|
Southern Baptist Convention, Dallas, Texas (faith-based community service),
June 17,
1997 |
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|
|
[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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|
Charter Schools Bill Signing (House Bill 318), June 17,
1997 |
|
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|
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education, Houston, Texas (faith-based
community service), June 17,
1997 |
|
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|
|
Ceremonial Bill Signing of House Bill 1 (appropriations),
June 20,
1997 |
|
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|
Texas Bluebonnet Girls State, June 23, 1997 |
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|
Ceremonial Bill Signing of Senate Bill 1 (water bill),
July 8,
1997 |
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|
|
Dedication of the Power Center's Jesse H. Jones Ballroom, Houston, Texas
(faith-based community service), July 8, 1997 |
|
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|
|
82nd Annual Convention of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers'
Association, July 18,
1997 |
|
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|
|
National Organization of Victim Assistance, August 18,
1997 |
|
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|
|
[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
|
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|
|
George Bush School of Government and Public Service Dedication (Texas A&M
University), September 10,
1997 |
|
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|
|
The Texas Challenge (volunteerism), September 23, 1997 |
|
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|
|
Texas District and County Attorneys Association's 1997 Annual
Criminal and Civil Law Update, September 25, 1997 |
|
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|
|
[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
|
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|
|
Texas State Foster Parents Annual Training Conference,
September 26,
1997 |
|
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|
|
1997 Texas Association of School Administrators/Texas
Association of School Boards Joint Annual Conference, September 28,
1997 |
|
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|
|
[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
|
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|
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, October 3,
1997 |
|
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|
|
Dedication of Center for Academic and Reading Skills,
Houston, Texas, October 10,
1997 |
|
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|
Central Dallas Urban Ministries Prayer Breakfast, October 22,
1997 |
|
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|
|
County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas 75th
Annual Conference, October
22, 1997 |
|
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|
|
Dedication of the George Bush Presidential Library and
Museum, November 6,
1997 |
|
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|
|
Veteran's Day, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, November 11,
1997 |
|
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|
|
Thanks-Giving Square Texas Monolith Dedication, Dallas,
Texas, November 11,
1997 |
|
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|
|
Appointments Seminar, November 17, 1997 |
|
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|
|
Texas Cattle Feeders Association 1997 Annual Convention,
November 17,
1997 |
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|
|
[File contains handwritten
notes] |
|
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|
|
Chemical Manufacturers Association Chemical Industry
Conference, November 18,
1997 |
|
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|
|
[File contains handwritten
notes] |
|
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|
|
Clean Air Responsibility Press Conference, November 18, 1997 |
|
|
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|
|
[File contains handwritten notes on Port of
Houston Authority] |
|
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|
|
Press Conference - Tony Garza Resigning as Secretary of
State, November 24,
1997 |
|
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|
|
Texas Farm Bureau Annual Conference, December 1, 1997 |
|
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|
|
[File contains handwritten
notes] |
|
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|
|
Texas Department on Aging's Governor's Conference on Aging,
December 1,
1997 |
|
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|
|
Swearing in of Al Gonzales (as Secretary of State), December 2, 1997 |
|
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|
[File contains handwritten
notes] |
|
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|
Press Conference Announcing Al Gonzales as the New Secretary
of State, December 2,
1997 |
|
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|
|
Tree of Angels Dedication, December 4, 1997 |
|
|
|
1998 Gubernatorial
Speeches |
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|
|
Social Promotion Press Conference, January 14, 1998 |
|
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|
|
Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting (limited central government),
January 15,
1998
[2 folders] |
|
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|
|
|
[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
|
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|
|
Alamo Area Good Scout Award Dinner (Governor Bush 1998 award recipient), January 15,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Dinner (Governor Bush presented with Excellence for
Business Award), January 23,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
Board of Governors' Award Tribute Dinner (Little Joe Hernandez 1998 award
recipient), January 26,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
Texas Education Agency Administrators Midwinter Conference,
January 27,
1998 |
|
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|
|
[File contains copy of Estimated Fiscal
Impact of the Governor's Proposal to End Social
Promotion] |
|
|
|
|
Karla Faye Tucker News Conference (Governor's statement regarding Tucker's
execution), February 3,
1998 |
|
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|
|
Press Conference/Reception at the Sam Rayburn House (Governor Bush presents grant
award), February 3,
1998 |
|
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|
|
Tobacco Settlement-Challenge of Attorney Fees News
Conference, February 5,
1998 |
|
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|
|
[File contains handwritten
notes] |
|
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|
|
YMCA Texas Youth and Government, February 6, 1998 |
|
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|
|
Boy Scouts of America Report to the State, February 7, 1998 |
|
|
|
|
"Congratulations On Your New Baby" Card/Hallmark
Card Immunization Announcement (Houston and Harlingen), February 12,
1998 |
|
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|
|
[File contains two versions of
speech] |
|
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|
|
Garland Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, February 18,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Banquet (showcase of children's letters to
Governor Bush), February 20,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
Texas Parks and Wildlife 75th Anniversary Kick-Off, February 26,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
Eagle Pass International Bridge II Ground Breaking, February 26,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
Brookwood Community Volunteer Luncheon, March 4, 1998 |
|
|
|
|
1998 Border Texan of the Year (Governor Bush 1998 award recipient), March 6,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
Texas Tech Telemedicine and Nursing Home Agreement Press
Conference, March 12,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
University of Texas-San Antonio Health Sciences Center 25th
Anniversary Luncheon, March
16, 1998 |
|
|
|
|
|
[File contains copy of luncheon program and
handwritten notes] |
|
|
|
|
McLennan County Collaborative Abstinence Project Kick-Off,
March 16,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
|
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|
|
Groundbreaking of Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center,
March 17,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet (showcase of children's letters
to Governor Bush), March 17,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
Texas Daily Newspaper Association Breakfast Honoring
Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock, March 23, 1998 |
|
|
|
|
|
[File contains handwritten
notes] |
|
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|
|
Clean Air Responsibility Enterprise Press Conference,
March 31,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
National Center for Policy Analysis, Hatton W. Sumners Distinguished Lecture
Series (five management principles speech), March 31, 1998 |
|
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|
|
Caldwell County 150th Birthday Celebration, April 4,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
Twanna M. Powell Lecture Series (legacy of freedom speech), April 6, 1998 |
|
|
|
|
Unveiling of the Texas Science and Technology Report,
April 7,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
Tyler-Longview Area Reading Symposium, April 9, 1998 |
|
|
|
|
|
[File contains handwritten
notes] |
|
|
|
|
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Land Steward Awards
Dinner, April 15,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
|
[File contains handwritten
notes] |
|
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|
|
Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet (showcase of children's letter
to Governor Bush), April 16,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
Crime Victims Rights Week Press Conference, April 20,
1998 |
|
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|
|
Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service, April 20,
1998 |
|
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|
|
Newspaper Association of America 1998 Annual Conference (five "systematic habits of effectiveness"
speech), April 21,
1998 |
|
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|
|
El Paso Quadricentennial, April 25, 1998 |
|
|
|
|
Texas Association of Student Councils Annual Conference,
April 30,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
|
|
|
|
Old Blanco County Courthouse Rededication, May 1, 1998 |
|
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|
|
Texas Environmental Excellence Awards, May 6, 1998 |
|
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|
|
Dedication of Stars to Joe Sears and Jaston Williams,
May 7,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
1998 Texas Challenge State Summit, May 8, 1998 |
|
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|
|
1998 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair,
May 11,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
University of Texas-El Paso 100th Commencement Ceremony,
May 15,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
Texas A&M College Station Commencement, May 16,
1998 |
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Baylor University Commencement, May 16, 1998 |
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|
|
|
"Missing Kids/100,000 Initiative" Press Conference
(Texas joins forces with National Center for Missing and Exploited
Children), May 18,
1998 |
|
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|
|
International Mass Retail Association Annual Convention,
May 19,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
|
[The Senator John McCain Western Barbecue
speech, April 25, 1998 was found in this folder] |
|
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|
|
Plano Senior High School Graduation Commencement, May 26,
1998 |
|
|
|
|
Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Press Conference,
May 28,
1998 |
|
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|
|
Mission High School Graduation Commencement, May 29,
1998 |
|
|
|
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Texas Hospital Association 69th Annual Conference and Expo,
June 2,
1998 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Texas Rangers 175th Anniversary, June 6, 1998 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Oak Cliff Fellowship's 22nd Church Anniversary, June 7,
1998 |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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News Conference on Drought, June 8, 1998 |
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American Legion Boys State, June 8, 1998 |
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Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association
Summer Conference, June 10,
1998 |
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Hydrilla Harvester Demonstration, June 11, 1998 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Texas Bluebonnet Girls State Inauguration, June 15, 1998 |
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Texas Gang Investigators Association Training Conference,
June 24,
1998 |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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16th Annual Border Governors' Conference, June 25, 1998 |
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16th Annual Border Governors' Conference Plenary Session,
June 26,
1998 |
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Henry Lee Lucas Press Conference (Governor's statement regarding commutation of
death sentence), June 26,
1998 |
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LULAC [League of United Latin American Citizens] National
Convention, July 1,
1998 |
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July 4th Celebration Aboard the U.S.S.
Lexington, July
4, 1998 |
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Sheriff's Association of Texas 120th Annual Training
Conference, July 13,
1998 |
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Texas FFA (Future Farmers of America) State Convention, July 15, 1998 |
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Manos de Christo Back-to-School Clothes Closet, July 21,
1998 |
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Press Conference on Drought Conditions, July 23, 1998 |
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Thanking Firefighters who helped with the fires in Texas
(Waco and Round Rock) and Announcing Project Haylift, August 13,
1998 |
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Press Conference on Major Budget/Tax Cut Initiative,
September 3,
1998 |
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DNA Database Press Conference (DNA testing of convicted sex offenders), September 9,
1998 |
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17th Congress of the World Energy Council Farewell Dinner,
September 17,
1998 |
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[File contains handwritten notes, a list of
humorous anecdotes, and a partial listing of the
conference's key points] |
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Third General Session of the Texas Association of School
Administrators/Texas Association of School Boards Convention,
September 28,
1998 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Welfare-to-Work Press Conference at Goodwill, Inc., of Fort
Worth, October 1,
1998 |
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Welfare News Conference, October 8, 1998 |
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Barbara Bush Middle School Dedication, San Antonio, October 26,
1998 |
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Election Night Speech, November 3, 1998 |
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Houston Salutes American Heroes Luncheon (honoring Senator John Glenn and the
space shuttle Discovery crew), November 11, 1998 |
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Announcement of Al Gonzales as Supreme Court Justice,
November 12,
1998 |
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Celebration of Reading Reception, November 16, 1998 |
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McKinney Education Foundation, McKinney, Texas, November 16,
1998 |
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Press Conference following travel to Israel, December 3,
1998 |
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[File contains handwritten notes and travel
itinerary] |
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Adoption Press Conference, December 7, 1998 |
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1998 Council of State Governments Annual Meeting and State
Leadership Forum, December
7, 1998 |
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[File contains handwritten notes and a
partial meeting agenda] |
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Welfare Press Conference and Joseph Stanley Faulder Death
Penalty Case, December 9,
1998 |
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1999 Gubernatorial
Speeches |
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Nolan Ryan Press Conference (voted into Baseball Hall of Fame), January 5, 1999 |
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Tony Garza Swearing-In Ceremony (Texas Railroad Commissioner), January 7, 1999 |
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Susan Combs Swearing-In Ceremony (Texas Commissioner of Agriculture), January 8,
1999 |
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[File contains copy of Oath of
Office] |
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Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act News Conference (House Bill 601),
January 11,
1999 |
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John Cornyn Swearing-In Ceremony (Texas Attorney General), January 13, 1999 |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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Al Gonzales Swearing-In Ceremony (Texas Supreme Court Justice), January 14, 1999 |
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Martin Luther King Day Celebration, January 18, 1999 |
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[File contains background information and
suggested talking points] |
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1999 Inaugural Address/Oath of Office Ceremony, January 19,
1999 |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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1999 Inaugural Address, January 19, 1999 |
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[First four pages of speech removed for
Fathers and Sons exhibit at the George Bush Presidential
Library and Museum] |
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Social Promotion Press Conference, January 25, 1999 |
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State of the State Address, January 27, 1999 |
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1999 Legislative Budget Proposal Press Conference, January 28,
1999 |
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Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce (TABCC), February 3, 1999 |
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[File contains handwritten notes, TABCC
background information, and suggested talking
points] |
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Boy Scouts Report to the State, February 6, 1999 |
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Swearing in of Elton Bomer as Secretary of State, February 9,
1999 |
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Military Appreciation Day, February 16, 1999 |
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Property Tax Cut Stump Speech, ca. February 1999 |
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Faith, Family, and Freedom Conference at Great Hills Baptist
Church, March 1,
1999 |
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Texas Women's Hall of Fame Dinner, March 4, 1999 |
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Second Baptist Church Worship Service, March 6-7, 1999 |
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Drought Press Conference, March 11, 1999 |
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Texas Daily Newspaper Association Annual Convention,
March 22,
1999 |
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Kosovo Press Briefing (Governor's statement regarding NATO air strikes over
Kosovo), March 24,
1999 |
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Governor's Conference on Right Choices for Youth, March 31,
1999 |
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Texas Charter School Conference, April 7, 1999 |
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[File contains handwritten notes; speech
revised by Governor Bush] |
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EuroTex Conference, April 15, 1999 |
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Texas Korean War Veterans Memorial Dedication, April 16,
1999 |
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True Love Waits Rally (students commitment to sexual abstinence until marriage),
April 24,
1999 |
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Dedication of the Hill County Courthouse (and tribute to Bob Bullock), April 24,
1999 |
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Remarks from Community (Town Hall) Meeting in Wimberley, Texas (regarding
Wimberley students arrested for plotting to attack their school),
April 25,
1999 |
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Dedication of the Laura Bush Promenade at Southern Methodist
University, April 27,
1999 |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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Texas Department of Public Safety Police Memorial Service,
May 11,
1999 |
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Governor's Volunteer Award Ceremony, May 12, 1999 |
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Southern Methodist University Commencement, May 15,
1999 |
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Austin College's Sesquicentennial Commencement, May 16,
1999 |
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Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, May 26,
1999 |
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Nacogdoches High School Commencement, May 28, 1999 |
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Brazosport High School Commencement, May 29, 1999 |
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Dedication of the Medal of Honor Monument, May 31, 1999 |
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Post Legislative Session Press Conference (state budget), June 1, 1999 |
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[File contains handwritten notes and a copy
of the Budget Highlights for the 2000-01
Biennium] |
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Statement from Governor George W. Bush regarding the death of
Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock, June 18, 1999 |
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Bob Bullock Eulogy, [June 20, 1999] |
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2000 Gubernatorial
Speeches |
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Memorial Day Remarks, Killeen, Texas, May 29, 2000 |
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[ca. 1994], 1996-1999 Political
Speeches |
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Highland Park Graduation Speech (Highland Park, Texas, ca. 1994) |
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(Arizona Political Speech, Scottsdale and Tucson, Arizona, January 13, 1996) |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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Road to the White House Reception (Albuquerque, New Mexico), January 23, 1996 |
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[File contains handwritten notes and a copy
of Governor Bush's Arizona speech] |
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Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth Dinner (Cleburne, Texas), January 25, 1996 |
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Montgomery County (Republican Party) Lincoln Day Reception (Conroe, Texas),
February 1,
1996 |
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[File contains a copy of the reception
program] |
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Nacogdoches County (Republican Party) Lincoln Day Dinner (Nacogdoches, Texas),
February 8,
1996 |
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Collin County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner (South Fork Ranch, Parker,
Texas), February 9,
1996 |
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Bexar County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner at San Antonio Riverwalk (San
Antonio, Texas), February
13, 1996 |
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Wichita County (Republican Party) Lincoln Day Reception (Wichita Falls, Texas),
February 22,
1996 |
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Kaufman County (Republican Party) Lincoln Day Dinner (Kaufman, Texas), February 23,
1996 |
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15th Annual Michigan Senate Republican Dinner (Detroit, Michigan), February 26,
1996 |
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Blank Political Speech (Lincoln Day), [February or March,
1996] |
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Lincoln Day Political Stump Speech, [February or March,
1996] |
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McLennan County (Republican Party) Lincoln Day Dinner (Waco, Texas), March 4,
1996 |
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Endorsement for Senator Robert Dole at the Mansion (Austin, Texas), March 6,
1996 |
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Amarillo (Potter/Randall County Republican Party) Lincoln Day Dinner (Amarillo,
Texas), March 7,
1996 |
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California Republican Party Breakfast (Los Angeles, California), April 19,
1996 |
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Republican Party of Texas State Convention (San Antonio, Texas), June 21,
1996 |
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Leadership '96 Rallies Dole for President, August 20-21, 1996 |
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[Speech sites: Austin, Temple, Nacogdoches,
Marshall, Longview, Texarkana, and Fort Worth,
Texas] |
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Dole for President Rally with Mrs. Dole (Houston, Texas), August 24, 1996 |
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[File contains a biographical sketch of
Elizabeth Dole] |
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Michigan Chamber of Commerce Luncheon (Detroit) (Bob Dole for President campaign
speech), October 23,
1996 |
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Bob Dole Rally, October/November, 1996 |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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Republican Party Silver Elephant Dinner (Columbia, South Carolina), February 28,
1997 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Broward County (Republican Party) Lincoln Day Dinner (Davie, Florida), March 8,
1997 |
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Billy Graham Crusade (San Antonio, Texas), April 3, 1997 |
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California Republican Party Presentation of the Ronald Reagan Freedom Fighter
Award (Ontario, California), April 4, 1997 |
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Rotary Club - Large Club Conference (Houston, Texas), April 10, 1997 |
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(Senator John McCain Western Barbecue, Scottsdale, Arizona, (modified legacy of
freedom speech), April 25,
1998) |
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[This speech was found in the folder
containing the International Mass Retail Association Annual
Convention speech, May 19, 1998] |
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Party Switching Press Conference (Austin, Texas), June 12, 1997 |
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[Remarks missing from file] |
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(Dallas County GOP Dinner, Dallas, Texas, June 12, 1997) |
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Midwest Republican Leadership Conference, Indianapolis,
Indiana, August 23,
1997 |
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Greater Houston Council of Federated Republican Women; Texas Asian Republican
Caucus 1997 Statesman of the Year Award (Houston, Texas), September 3,
1997 |
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Introduction given by Earle Nye (CEO, Texas Utilities Company), Dallas
Fund-raiser, October 7,
1997 |
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Dallas Fund-raiser, October 7, 1997 |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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Texas Federation of Republican Women (Lubbock, Texas), October 18, 1997 |
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[File contains copies of several pages from
Governor Bush's Dallas Fund-raiser speech, October 7,
1997] |
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East Texas Gala Dinner (Tyler, Texas), October 23, 1997 |
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[File contains handwritten notes and a copy
of the Gala Dinner program] |
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Dan Lungren for Governor Dinner (Los Angeles, California), November 3, 1997 |
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[Speech revised by Governor Bush. File
contains a biographical sketch of Johnny Grant, ceremonial
mayor of Hollywood, and background information on former
California Governor Pete Wilson] |
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Governor's Dinner (Houston, Texas), November 18, 1997 |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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Governor's Welcome Home Rally (Midland, Texas), December 3, 1997 |
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[Governor Bush declares his run for
re-election and begins announcement tour through
Texas] |
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Announcement Tour, December 3-11, 1997 |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Fund-raising speech used multiple times, [ca. 1997] |
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[File contains handwritten
notes] |
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Alfalfa Club Dinner (Washington, D.C.), January 31, 1998 |
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Republican Party Primary Night Celebration (Austin, Texas), March 10, 1998 |
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Press Conference with Representative Rob Junell endorsing Governor Bush (San
Angelo, Texas), March 12,
1998 |
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National Federation of Independent Business Meeting (Austin, Texas), March 27,
1998 |
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Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club (Los Angeles, California), April 23, 1998 |
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1998 Republican Party of Texas State Convention (Fort Worth, Texas), June 12,
1998 |
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Texas Classroom Teachers Association Annual Leadership Conference (Austin, Texas),
July 9,
1998 |
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Association of Texas Professional Educators Summer Workshop (Austin, Texas),
July 17,
1998 |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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Texas Public Employees Association (Lubbock, Texas), August 14, 1998 |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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Right Choices (Lone Star Leaders-Children's Initiatives) Press Conference (Dallas,
Texas), August 17,
1998 |
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[Speech revised by staff and Governor
Bush] |
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Right Choices (Lone Star Leaders-Children's Initiatives) Press Conference
(Harlingen, Corpus Christi, and San Antonio), August 20, 1998 |
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[File contains three versions of
speech] |
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Houston Right Choices (Lone Star Leaders-Children's Initiatives) Press Conference
[Houston, Texas], August 24,
1998 |
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Veterans of Foreign Wars 99th National Convention (San Antonio, Texas), August 31,
1998 |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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Juvenile Justice (Spotlight Program) Press Conference (San Antonio), August 31,
1998 |
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The International Home Builders Show (Dallas, Texas), January 15, 1999 |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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Statement of Governor George W. Bush, Texas Media Briefing-Presidential
Exploratory Committee (Austin, Texas), March 2, 1999 |
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Milestones and Miracles (Revised) (President and Mrs. Bush's birthday celebration
benefiting the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas),
June 10,
1999 |
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[File contains two different speeches for
event] |
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"The Duty of Hope," Draft #11 (Front Porch
Alliance, Faith-based Initiative, Indianapolis, Indiana, July 22,
1999) |
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National Urban League-Houston, Draft #3 (Faith-based Initiative, August 8,
1999) |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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Defense Speech: "A Period of Consequences," Draft
#17 (The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina, September 23, 1999) |
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Stump Speech/High Tech, California, September 30, (1999) |
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Christian Coalition Introduction (Road to Victory Conference, Washington, D.C.,
October 1,
1999) |
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[Speech revised by Governor
Bush] |
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"A Culture of Achievement," Draft #7 ("The Future of Educational Reform,"
Manhattan Institute Forum, New York, New York, October 5, 1999) |
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National Federation of Republican Women Stump Speech/Short Version (Seattle,
Washington), October 15,
1999 |
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(High Tech Speech, Phoenix, Arizona, October 18, 1999) |
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Education III, Draft #8 (Gorham, New Hampshire, November 2, 1999) |
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[Governor Bush's speech as guest speaker at
the quarterly meeting, Northern White Mountain Chamber of
Commerce, Gorham, New Hampshire] |
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Pickens Courthouse Remarks (Pickens County Courthouse, Pickens, South Carolina),
November 9,
[1999] |
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(Veteran's Day Speech, Clinton Township, Michigan, November 11, 1999) |
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[This speech is a revised version of
another speech entitled: Association of the United States
Dinner, Manchester, New Hampshire, November 10] |
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Speech lists, |
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|
Speech list, 1994-2000 |
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[Incomplete record of speeches listed in
reverse chronological order] |
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|
Israel's Speech file, 1995 |
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Speeches, 1996 |
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Political speeches, 1996-1997 |
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Speeches, 1997 |
