Jodey Arrington: “I thank the gentleman for hosting this Special Order, my friend Roger Williams, a fellow Texan, to honor the life and…”

“I thank the gentleman for hosting this Special Order, my friend Roger Williams, a fellow Texan, to honor the life and legacy of President George Herbert Walker Bush. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a great American and a proud Texan, President George Herbert Walker Bush. This past week, we as a nation said good-bye to a true statesman. We reflected on a life of duty, honor, and, above all, service to others. From one of the youngest Navy pilots in our Nation's history to the leader of the highest office in the land, our 41st President's life was defined by service to others, and his dedication to our country was matched only by his love for and devotion to his family. Throughout his life, President Bush taught us that public service is a noble calling and that being a politician and a gentleman aren't necessarily mutually exclusive. His example inspired countless other Americans to get involved in public service, which made a tremendous impact on many lives, such as mine, and, no doubt, has had an impact on this country. It has made it a better and brighter place to live. Mr. Speaker, President Bush once said that he saw life in terms of missions--missions defined and missions completed. Today, George Herbert Walker Bush's mission on Earth is complete, and I join my friend, President George W. Bush, the entire Bush family, and all Americans in celebrating a life well-lived and rejoice with them in the promise of life everlasting.…”