HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-01 Honoring the life of President George H W BushRESOLUTION NO. 2OI9-I
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, HONORING
THE LIFE OF PRESIDENT GEORGE HERBERT WALKER
BUSH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, George Herbert V/alker Bush, the 41st President of the United States, was
born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts, to former Senator Prescott Bush and Dorothy
Walker Bush; and
\ilHEREAS, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, George H.V/. Bush enlisted in the United
States Naval Reserve in 1942 on his 18th birthday, was assigned to a torpedo squadron as a
photographic officer, and went on to become one of the youngest aviators in the Navy during
World V/ar II; and
\ilHEREAS, George H.W. Bush served the United States honorably as a naval pilot
during World War II, logging 1,228 hours of flight time, 126 carrier landings, and 58 combat
missions; and
WHEREAS, George H.V/. Bush was awarded the United States Navy Air Medal with 2
gold stars and the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery in action; and
\THEREAS' George H.V/. Bush served 2 terms in the House of Representatives as
Congressman from the 7th District of Texas; and
\ilHEREAS, George H.V/. Bush served as United States Ambassador to the United
Nations from 1971 to 1973, which led to the appointment of George H.W. Bush as Chief of the
United States Liaison Office in the People's Republic of China in 7974, improving relations
between the United States and China during his 14-month tenure; and
\ilHEREAS, President Gerald Ford appointed George H.V/. Bush to serve as the
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in 1976; and
WHEREAS, George H.W. Bush served as Vice President of the United States for 8
years under President Ronald Reagan; and
\ilHEREAS, in 1988, the people of the United States elected Vice President George
H.W. Bush to serve as the 41st President of the United States, the first serving Vice President to
be elected President since 1836; and
\ilHEREAS, President George H.V/. Bush appointed Justice Clarence Thomas and
Justice David Souter to the Supreme Court of the United States; and
WHEREAS, President George H.W. Bush worked closely with his international
counterparts throughout his Presidency and oversaw the end of the Cold V/ar, the fall of the
Berlin V/all, and the reunification of Germany, and worked with Soviet leader Mikhail
Gorbachev to sign 2 treaties reducing the threat of nuclear war; and
WHEREAS, President George H.W. Bush believed o'there could be no definition of a
successful life that does not include service to others" and therefore, as President, launched the
Points of Light initiative to promote volunteerism and community service across America and,
while in office, awarded I,020 Daily Points of Light to Americans representing all 50 States; and
WHEREAS' after leaving office, President George H.V/. Bush remained dedicated to
volunteerism and community service, raising hundreds of millions of dollars for charity; and
\ilHEREAS, President George H.W. Bush accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom
on February 15,2011, from President Barack Obama; and
\ilHEREASo President George H.W. Bush showed unwavering love and devotion to his
family, the United States, and the world; and
\ilHEREASo the Village of Key Biscayne ("Village") Council wishes to honor the life of
President George Herbert Walker Bush; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council notes with deep sorrow and solemn mourning the death
of President George H.W. Bush and extends heartfelt sympathy to President George H.W. Bush
and the entire family of President George H.W. Bush.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNEO FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1..Recitals Adopted. That each of the above-stated recitals are hereby
adopted, confirmed, and incorporated herein.
Section 2.Honorins the Life of President George Herbert \ilalker Bush. That the
Village Council honors and, on behalf of the Village of Key Biscayne, expresses deep
appreciation for the outstanding and important service of President George H.V/. Bush to his
country.
Section 3. Transmittal. That the Villager Clerk transmit a certified copy of this
Resolution to the family of President George H.W. Bush.
Section 4. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
adoption.
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PASSED and ADOPTED this l5th day of January,20lg
MICHAEL W. DAVEY, MAYOR
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CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALøFf*-
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
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