TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 6 -- Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt issued the following news release: The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is accepting entries for the 2019 Missing Children's Day poster contest, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced today. All Kansas 5th grade students, from public, private, or home schools, are invited to create and submit artwork that represents the contest theme "Bringing Our Missing Children Home." The artwork must be original, handcrafted, 8 1/  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force (94th Airlift Wing) issued the following news: By Jim Garamone Public Affairs Eulogies hailed former President George Herbert Walker Bush as both a great and a good man at a state funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral here today. The nation's 41st president died Nov. 30 at the age of 94. President Donald J. Trump and former presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter attended the service to pay respects to Bush and to offer c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following Education Review newsletter: President Trump issued a statement on the passing of President George H. W. Bush: "Melania and I join with a grieving nation to mourn the loss of former President George H. W. Bush, who passed away last night [November 30]. Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans t  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Dec. 4 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release: * * * - Late 41st president spoke during Commencement exercises 33 years ago As the world mourns the passing of George H.W. Bush, former administrators and staff at the University of Mississippi are reflecting on the 41st president's campus visit more than three decades ago. Bush, then-vice president under President Ronald Reagan, delivered the address during the university's 132nd Commencement ex  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 3 -- Edgewood College issued the following news release: Four extraordinary individuals were honored recently at the 2018 Alumni Awards Ceremony, held on campus in November. Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are Thelma Duggin '71 and Dr. Odell Nickelberry, MBA '94. The Distinguished Alumni Award acknowledges the accomplishments of an alumnus who has achieved excellence in his or her professional career and has demonstrated a commitment to ethical leadership, servi  more

RINDGE, New Hampshire, Dec. 5 -- Franklin Pierce University issued the following news: Today, Franklin Pierce University honors one of its most loyal supporters, President George H.W. Bush. The photo exhibition titled "Empires Fall" will re-open at the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication in memory of the late president. The exhibition of photographs, taken by White House photographers including Fitzwater Center Advisory Board member David Valdez, documents the public relationship and pri  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The Central Intelligence Agency issued the following feature story: Thirteen years before becoming the President of the United States, George H.W. Bush served as the 11th Director of Central Intelligence (DCI). Many believed leading the CIA would mark an end to his political career. Instead, Bush became the only US president to have previously held the position of DCI, which gave him a unique perspective on both providing and receiving intelligence. Bush joined the Agency  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 1 -- Gov. Mark Dayton, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: In honor and remembrance of President George H. W. Bush, and in accordance with an order issued by President Donald Trump, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, beginning immediately, for a period of 30 days from the day of his death. The 41st President of the United States  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America issued the following news release: The Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV), mourns the passing of President George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States. While serving as a Naval aviator during World War II, President Bush earned multiple awards including the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, and the Presidential (Distinguished) Unit Citation. Following his military service, he entered the poli  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 3 -- Notre Dame issued the following news: Peggy Noonan -- Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the Wall Street Journal, speechwriter for President Ronald Reagan and author of five New York Times best-sellers -- will deliver the principal address and receive an honorary degree at the University of Notre Dame's 174th commencement ceremony May 19. "Peggy Noonan is universally admired for the stirring prose, keen insight and the moral perspective of her commentary on Ame  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following statement on the death of President George H.W. Bush: "I am deeply saddened to hear that President George H.W. Bush passed away last night. He was an amazing person who had a lifetime of public service. "President Bush was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He served with distinction as a pilot in the U.S. Navy during WWII and went on to succeed at the highest levels of business and government before serv  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Dec. 4, on the bicentennial of Illinois: Mr. President, in 1830, a family of dirt-poor farmers moved to Illinois. In the previous 14 years, this family had moved from Kentucky to Indiana, always eking out a bare subsistence. In Illinois, they hoped their luck might finally improve. After helping his father establish a small farm, the family's 21- year-old  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The office of Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today introduced a Senate resolution honoring the late President George H.W. Bush. The full text of the resolution can be read here (https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/sites/default/files/GeorgeHWBushResolution.pdf). "President George H.W. Bush was a dedicated family man and husband of 73 years," reads the resolution. "[He] showed unwavering love and  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The office of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced a Senate resolution honoring the late President George H.W. Bush. The full text of the resolution can be read here (https://cruz.senate.gov/files/documents/Bills/20181204_bush.pdf). "President George H.W. Bush was a dedicated family man and husband of 73 years," reads the resolution. "[He] showed unwavering love and devotion to   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, and Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following statement honoring the 200th anniversary of the founding of Illinois: * * * Earlier this year, Durbin and Duckworth introduced a resolution - that unanimously passed the Senate - honoring and celebrating the State of Illinois and the Illinoisans who have participated in cultivating the rich history of the State. "Illinois has seen a lot over its 200-year history and today we cele  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, and Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following statements honoring the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Illinois: * * * Earlier this year, Durbin and Duckworth introduced a resolution - that unanimously passed the Senate - honoring and celebrating the State of Illinois and the Illinoisans who have participated in cultivating the rich history of the State. "Illinois has seen a lot over its 200-year history and today we celebr  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 5 -- Trinity University issued the following news release: * * * - Bush served Trinity's Board of Trustees from 1978-81 World War II fighter pilot, congressman, two-term U.S. vice president, U.S. president, and elder statesman. These are but a few of the many historic duties performed by George H.W. Bush in service of our country. Additionally, Trinity University remembers Bush as Trustee Emeritus, with three years of service from 1978-81 on Trinity's Board of Trustee  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Dec. 6 -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: The WFU Awards and Recognitions briefs celebrate milestones of faculty, staff and students at Wake Forest. Music composed by WFU's Dan Locklair performed at funeral of former President George H.W. Bush "The Peace May Be Exchanged," organ music composed by Dan Locklair, was performed Dec. 5 at the Washington, D.C. funeral for former President George H.W. Bush. Locklair is composer-in-residence and profes  more