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WASHINGTON — It was a national and international crowd that came to pay homage Wednesday to President George H.W. Bush at Washington National Cathedral, but there was a distinctive Texas air about the service, as dozens of Texans joined Bush's Texas-centric family in celebrating the life of the nation's 41st president.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) will be attending the state funeral for President George H.W. Bush Wednesday in Washington D.C.
"More than anything, George Herbert Walker Bush embodied class and decency. He treated everyone with a civility and grace that frankly we need a lot more of today," said Cruz.
Dear Texans,
This weekend, America lost a great servant and I lost a great friend. George H.W. Bush epitomized everything wonderful about America and, like his country, he was tough, strong and kind. He changed the nation and he changed the world.
Admirers ranging from an ESPN writer to the Oak Ridge Boys and leading politicians issued statements reacting to the news of President George H.W. Bush's death. Here's a sampling:
Reactions from local leaders and former Army generals in the Killeen area poured in Saturday as residents learned of the death of President George H.W. Bush, 94, who steered the country during the Gulf War in 1990-91.
AUSTIN — People have been sharing their favorite memories, quotes and accomplishments from George H.W. Bush.
Several Texas congressman spoke to KVUE on Saturday, sharing their memories of the former president.
For Congressman Lloyd Doggett, he said although his party is on a different side of the aisle, he said President Bush was the kind of man who served a much bigger purpose.
George H.W. Bush first became the nation's chief executive in Fort Worth, but he didn't know it yet.
(KXXV) - Former President George H.W. Bush died at the age of 94 on Friday, Nov. 30.
Bush, who served as the 41st president from 1989 to 1993, was a World War II hero and had served as a Texas congressman, CIA director and vice president for President Ronald Reagan.
Former First Lady Barbara Bush had died in April at the age of 92.
"America has lost a great servant, and I have lost a great friend. George H.W. Bush epitomized everything wonderful about America, and like his country, he was tough, strong, and kind. He changed this nation and he changed the world.
Dear Texans,
I hope all of you in Texas' 25th District had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family and loved ones. For those of you with family members in the Armed Forces who were unable to be together this year, please know that we are all grateful for their service, and will continue to pray for their safety.