AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Local leaders are reacting to the death of former President George H. W. Bush.
Bush, who served from 1989-1993, died at the age of 94 in Houston. At his death, Bush was the longest-lived president in American history.
Today we celebrate a life well lived of one of our greatest leaders! George Herbert Walker Bush lived a life of distinction & service from his youth as the captain of the Yale baseball team to a pioneer business leader in the oil and gas industry in his adopted state of TX. (1/4) pic.twitter.com/FVzJyvHJjL
— John Merrill (@JohnHMerrill) December 1, 2018
From a young Naval aviator shot down in WWII to Commander-in-Chief, President George H.W. Bush led our nation with integrity, honor, and measure. Annette and I join all Americans in mourning his passing. Read my full statement here: https://t.co/6yflBSwZfW pic.twitter.com/CMPdZoQKem
— Richard Shelby (@SenShelby) December 1, 2018
Sending heartfelt prayers to the Bush family this morning after the passing of President George H.W. Bush. The world lost a great man today who will be remembered for a lifetime of service.
— Mike Rogers (@RepMikeRogersAL) December 1, 2018
Saddened to learn of the passing of America's 41st Commander-in-Chief, President George H. W. Bush this evening. He and first Lady Barbara Bush epitomized grace and character. We lost them both in the same year. Our prayers go out to the Bush family. pic.twitter.com/NRorYAZkPF
— AG Steve Marshall (@AGSteveMarshall) December 1, 2018
In the Navy, the CIA, and in the Oval Office, President George H.W. Bush dedicated his life to serving. He was a true patriot who put his country first. Today my prayers are with the whole Bush family.
— Rep. Terri A. Sewell (@RepTerriSewell) December 1, 2018
In the Navy, the CIA, and in the Oval Office, President George H.W. Bush dedicated his life to serving. He was a true patriot who put his country first. Today my prayers are with the whole Bush family.
— Rep. Terri A. Sewell (@RepTerriSewell) December 1, 2018
President George H.W. Bush was a true statesman and patriot. He was a leader for us all, and his presence will be truly missed. I pray for the Bush Family as they mourn the death of our 41st President. Full statement: https://t.co/lqwYd9p9NI
— Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) December 1, 2018
