Bill > SRes286

This resolution honors the life and achievements of Barbara Pierce Bush on her 100th birthday, recognizing her significant contributions to American public life. Born in New York City in 1925, Barbara Bush was not only the wife of one U.S. President (George H.W. Bush) and mother of another (George W. Bush), but also a remarkable public figure in her own right. The resolution highlights her various accomplishments, including supporting her husband's political career, working during World War II, raising six children, and championing literacy as a critical social issue. As Second Lady and First Lady, she played a pivotal role in her husband's political ascension, revitalized the vice presidential residence, and established the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. The resolution particularly emphasizes her compassionate work with AIDS patients during a time of significant social stigma and her role in supporting her sons' political campaigns. By recognizing her on her 100th birthday, the Senate honors her as a model citizen who made substantial contributions to American society through her public service, commitment to education, and dedication to her family.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/286/all-info