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SRES 286119th CongressIntroduced
A resolution recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Introduced: Jun 17, 2025
Education
Standard Summary
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This Senate resolution is a ceremonial, non-binding recognition of Barbara Pierce Bush on the occasion of her 100th birthday. It recounts her life, family, and public service—from her birth in 1925 and early education to her roles as Second Lady and First Lady, her advocacy for literacy, and her lifelong public-facing work. The resolution commends her contributions, notes the impact of her literacy initiatives (including the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and the National Literacy Act of 1991), and expresses the Senate’s gratitude to her and her family. It also situates her within the broader history of the United States as a model citizen and public servant.
Key Points
- 1The Senate formally honors Barbara Bush’s life, achievements, and public service and recognizes her on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
- 2The resolution highlights major life events and roles, including her education, wartime work, marriage to George H.W. Bush, motherhood, and support for her husband’s political and public roles.
- 3It emphasizes her advocacy for literacy, including founding the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and contributing to the National Literacy Act of 1991.
- 4It notes her compassionate work with AIDS patients and her role in promoting literacy and public service during and after the White House years.
- 5The resolution conveys thanks and commendations to Barbara Bush and her family and frames her legacy as a model of civic engagement and public service.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: Public literacy advocates, education policy and literacy initiatives, and families benefiting from literacy programs.Secondary group/area affected: The broader public memory and civic discourse surrounding U.S. presidential families.Additional impacts: Symbols of public service and civic leadership; potential encouragement for literacy-related philanthropy and awareness.
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