ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico, Dec. 9 -- The New Mexico Museum of Space History issued the following news: * * * - International Space Hall of Fame Inductee was 87 The only man to fly on Gemini, Apollo and Space Shuttle missions has passed away at 87 from complications of pnuemonia. John W. Young is being hailed by fellow astronauts as the "astronauts' astronaut" and former President George H.W. Bush called him "a fearless patriot whose courage and commitment to duty helped our Nation push back the  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 4 -- The University of Texas System issued the following statement: Chancellor James B. Milliken The University of Texas System and its 14 institutions honor the memory and distinguished public service of George Herbert Walker Bush, our nation's 41st President. President Bush was an exemplary public citizen, serving Texas and our country for many years. His example of leading with purpose, grace and dignity is one we cherish. Governor Abbott has declared that Wednesday, D more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to remain flying at half-staff on Friday, December 14, 2018, in remembrance of the 20 children and 6 adults who were killed six years ago in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. Flags are also currently flying at half-staff for a 30-day period in honor of President George  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Major James M. Brophy of Dutchess County and five other Marines who were killed in a collision between a KC-130 refueling plane and a F/A-18 fighter last Thursday off Japan's southern coast. Flags are currently at half-staff in honor of President George H. W. Bush, in conjunction wit more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Dec. 4 -- The Institute for Supply Management issued the following news release: The December Non-Manufacturing Report On Business(R) (NMI(R)), featuring November 2018 data, will be released on Thursday, December 6, 2018, rather than Wednesday, December 5, 2018, because the New York Stock Exchange is closed. The New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American, NYSE National, NYSE Arca, and the Chicago Stock Exchange, part of the Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) global network of exc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Log Cabin Republicans issued the following statement: Today, friends, family, and dignitaries gather at Washington National Cathedral to honor the life of former President George H. W. Bush. Log Cabin Republicans Executive Director Jerri Ann Henry issued the following statement: "Today mourners from around the globe are gathered in Washington D.C. to commemorate the life of our 41st President, George H. W. Bush. President Bush has lead a long and fruitful life in ded more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Del. Gregorio Kilili Sablan, D-Northern Mariana Islands, issued the following statement: "Former President George H.W. Bush lay in state in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol this week. "With other Members of Congress and thousands of the public, I paid my respects there to our 41st President, who is remembered as an unassuming man of the highest integrity and deepest patriotism. "As Vice President, Bush visited Saipan in 1985, making him the highest-ranking U.S.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Del. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan, D-Northern Mariana Islands, issued the following news release: Congress enacted a two-week funding extension on Wednesday to cover the seven FY2019 appropriations bills still awaiting enactment. Friday, December 7, had been the deadline for action, but ceremonies at the Capitol surrounding the passing of former President George H.W. Bush gave a reason to delay until December 21. The real sticking point continues to be President Trump more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) paid tribute to the life of former President George H.W. Bush with a speech on the House floor and introduction of a resolution honoring the life of President Bush, H. Res. 1172. "Last week, our nation mourned the loss and celebrated the life of our 41st president, George H.W. Bush. The 17th Congressional District is home to the George H.W. Bush Presidential more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Dec. 6, paying tribute to President George H.W. Bush: Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to an American hero, George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of the United States, who last Friday, November 30, 2018, slipped the surly bonds of earth, reached out his hand, and touched the face of God. His was a life of love: for God, for Country, and for family.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record Dec. 11, honoring the life and legacy of President George Herbert Walker Bush: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of President George Herbert Walker Bush. A patriot and family man, the 41st President of the United States served his country honorably throughout his decades of public service. From the House of Representatives to the White House, he  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7257) to amend title 31, U.S. Code, "to require $1 coins issued during 2019 to honor President George H.W. Bush and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue bullion coins during 2019 in honor of Barbara Bush." The bill was introduced on Dec. 11. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Bruce Poliquin, 1208 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 205 more ST

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 7 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * - CBS News' Bob Schieffer interviews former U.S. Secretary of State; event raises record $1.78 million for MD Anderson Cancer Center In his first interview since leaving public office in March, former U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke to CBS News' Bob Schieffer about the state of domestic and world affairs at a dinner Dec. 6 benefiting The University of Texas MD Ander more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The office of Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: In his teenage years, George Herbert Walker Bush spotted an older classmate bullying a younger, smaller student. The boy heard a voice that yelled, "Leave that kid alone!" Much to his relief, the bully stopped the harassment. The younger student then asked a nearby onlooker who it was that demanded the bully to stop. "That's George Bush. He's the greatest kid in school." When we reflect on the life  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Dec. 6, remembering President George H.W. Bush: Mr. President, this past weekend the news that George H.W. Bush, our 41st President had died, quickly made its way across the country and around the world. Today, I would like to honor the late President George Herbert Walker Bush. I appreciate having this opportunity to celebrate the life and accomplishments o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The office of Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nevada, issued the following farewell remarks on Senate floor: * * * The text of his remarks is available below, and a video of his remarks is available HERE (https://youtu.be/NTtsP0Iz9lk). Heller's remarks as prepared for delivery: "Madam President, I rise today with gratitude to address my colleagues and members of my staff and to reflect on one of life's greatest honors -- serving the people of the great state of Nevada. "I would l more PR

COLUMBUS, Mississippi, Dec. 14 -- Mississippi University for Women issued the following news release: C.D. Smith, former Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees member, inspired graduates at Mississippi University for Women's commencement ceremony to always be a leader. Approximately 170 students applied for December graduation. Conferring of degrees for graduates of the College of Arts, Sciences and Education, the College of Business and Professional Studies and the Coll more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 4 -- The West Virginia House of Delegates issued the following statement: House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today issued the following statement on the statewide observance of the National Day of Mourning for late President George H.W. Bush. "President George H.W. Bush was one of the few remaining heroes of America's Greatest Generation - a nation of ordinary men and women who sacrificed and gave greatly of themselves to make an extraordinary and lasting impa more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Dec. 11 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news release: The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Canada's 18th Prime Minister and a StFX alumnus from the Class of 1959, delivered a powerful and emotional tribute to former U.S. President George H.W. Bush as the 41st president was laid to rest in a state funeral last week in Washington, D.C. The two leaders had formed a close friendship during their terms in office that continued through the years. Duri more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Dec. 10 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: Dr. Heather Wilson, Secretary of the United States Air Force and past president of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, will speak at the university's fall commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Theatre. Wilson served as president of SD Mines from 2013 until she was sworn in as the 24th Secretary of the Air Force in May  more PR