TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview
Agency History
George W. Bush Biographical Sketch
Scope and Contents of the Records
Organization of the Records
Restrictions
Index Terms
Related Material
Administrative Information
Description of Series
1994-1996, 1998, bulk 1995-1996,
1995-1999,
Background information, 1994-1999, undated, bulk 1998-1999,
Biographical and family information, 1986, 1989-2000, bulk 1995-2000,
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Texas Governor George W. Bush:
An Inventory of Governor George W. Bush Press Office Speech Files Located at the
George W. Bush Presidential Library, 1986, 1989-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000
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Texas. Governor (1995-2000 : Bush) |
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Governor George W. Bush Press Office speech
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Dates: | 1986, 1989-2000, undated |
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Dates (Bulk): | bulk 1995-2000 |
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Abstract: |
Major responsibilities of the Press Office for
Texas Governor George W. Bush included writing speeches for the Governor and the
First Lady. Records are speeches, newspaper clippings, audiocassette tapes,
videotapes, some photographs, background and biographical information, dating 1986,
1989-2000, bulk 1995-2000, undated, from Texas Governor George W. Bush's Press
Office. Files include materials used in preparing speeches and documentation of
speeches as they were presented. |
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1 cubic ft. |
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Location: |
The records are located at the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas, Texas. |
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These materials are written predominately in English. |
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Repository: |
Texas State Archives |
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Sponsor: |
This EAD finding aid was created in part with funds provided by the Texas
Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board for the Texas Archival Resources
Online project. |
The governor of Texas is the chief executive officer of the state, elected by the
citizens every four years. The duties and responsibilities of the governor include
serving as commander-in-chief of the state's military forces; convening special
sessions of the legislature for specific purposes; delivering to the legislature at
the beginning of each regular session a report on the condition of the state, an
accounting of all public money under the governor's control, a recommended biennial
budget, an estimate of the amounts of money required to be raised by taxation, and
any recommendations he deems necessary; signing or vetoing bills passed by the
legislature; and executing the laws of the state. The governor can grant reprieves
and commutations of punishment and pardons, upon the recommendation of the Board of
Pardons and Paroles, and revoke conditional pardons. He appoints numerous state
officials (with the consent of the Senate), fills vacancies in state and district
offices (except vacancies in the legislature), calls special elections to fill
vacancies in the legislature, fills vacancies in the United States Senate until an
election can be held, and serves as ex officio member of several state boards.
The office of governor was first established by the Constitution of 1845 and
superseded the office of president of the Republic of Texas. The position now exists
under authority of Article IV, Section 1 of the Constitution of 1876 and Texas
Government Code, Chapter 401. To be elected governor, a person must be at least
thirty years old, a United States citizen, and a resident of Texas for at least five
years preceding the election. In 1972, the term of office was extended from two to
four years, effective in 1975. Since 1856 the governor has had the use of the
Governor's Mansion.
In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of the Governor.
Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the governor in carrying
out his functions: Administration, Appointments, Budget & Planning,
Communications, General Counsel, Legislative, Policy, Scheduling, Criminal Justice
Division, Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities, Office of Film, Music,
Television and Multimedia Industries, Women's Commission, and Texas Council on
Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.
Major responsibilities of the Press Office (also known as Communications) under
Governor George W. Bush included issuing press releases and media advisories on the
activities and actions of the Governor, as well as First Lady Laura Bush; writing
speeches for the Governor and the First Lady; collecting, copying, and distributing
copies of newspaper clippings about the Governor and issues of concern to Texans;
handling requests for interviews with the Governor; and creating and maintaining the
Internet website for the Governor's Office. Karen P. Hughes served as Director of
Communications until June 1999, when she became Governor Bush's presidential
campaign spokesperson.
(Sources include: Guide to Texas State Agencies, 9th and
10th eds., (1996 and 1999); the contents of the records; and versions of the
Governor's Office web site during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet
Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed
on March 3, 2009.)
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George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21,
2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of
the United States.
He challenged the incumbent governor, Democrat Ann Richards, running on promises to
improve public education and to reform the juvenile justice system, welfare, and the
state's tort laws -- the system under which an injured person may sue for damages.
During the 74th Legislature in 1995, he worked with the Democrats who controlled
both houses of the Texas legislature and managed to get bills passed that dealt with
the four issues he had emphasized in his campaign. Bush was seen as pro-business and
a consensus-builder.
Bush advocated and signed the two largest tax cuts to date in Texas history, totaling
over $3 billion. To pay for the cuts, he sought (unsuccessfully) federal approval of
a plan to privatize Texas' social services. Education reform was a priority
throughout his terms, with legislation emphasizing local control of schools, higher
standards, and a revised curriculum. Controversy has followed, with charter schools
mired in financial scandals and protests against one test determining a child's
promotion. After winning reelection in 1998, Bush began his bid for the presidency
and was not as involved in the 76th Legislature in 1999.
George W. Bush was born July 6, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut and grew up in Midland
and Houston, Texas. He graduated from Andover Academy, and received a bachelor's
degree from Yale University and a master's from Harvard Business School. He served
as a pilot in the Texas Air National Guard. In 1978, Bush was defeated in a run for
the U.S. Congress in West Texas. He was involved in energy exploration from the
1970s into the 1980s. From 1989 until his election as governor, Bush worked with the
Texas Rangers baseball organization, leading a group of partners in purchasing the
team, and then serving as managing general partner. He married Laura Welch in 1977;
they have two daughters.
(Sources include: Versions of the Governor's Office web site during Governor Bush's
term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed
on March 3, 2009.)
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Major responsibilities of the Press Office for Texas Governor George W. Bush included writing
speeches for the Governor and the First Lady. Records are speeches, newspaper
clippings, audiocassette tapes, videotapes, some photographs, background and
biographical information, dating 1986, 1989-2000, bulk 1995-2000, undated, from
Texas Governor George W. Bush's Press Office. Files include materials used in
preparing speeches, press releases, and other materials, as well as documentation of
speeches as they were presented. Bush spoke at commencement ceremonies, chambers of
commerce and association meetings, committee meetings, Boys' and Girls' State, and
political fund-raisers. Subjects covered in the Press Office speech files include
such issues as children's advocacy, juvenile and criminal justice, education, tax
relief, relationships with Mexico and other countries, environmental concerns,
agriculture, appointments, economy, military, health and human services, and welfare
reform. Speeches are mainly text and draft copies maintained by the Press Office,
ranging in date from 1994 to 1996 and 1998 with the bulk dating 1995-1996. Major
speech information includes newspaper clippings, audiocassette tapes, videocassette
tapes, and a few photographs, 1995-1999, covering major speeches presented by
Governor Bush. Background information consists of clippings, articles, press
releases, printed material, memoranda, correspondence, lists, brochures, charts,
proclamations, reports, grant information, speeches, fact sheets, talking points,
legislative bills, transcript, plans and proposals, agenda, executive order, drafts,
maps, newsletters, resume, forms, studies, an event program, briefing material, and
policy statements used in preparing speeches, press releases, and other materials. A
small amount of material concerns President George H. W. Bush, father of the
governor. Biographical and family information consists of newspaper clippings,
magazine articles, biographical sketches, correspondence, memos, lists, a
transcript, a birth certificate, introductions, and speeches, used to prepare
biographical sketches, introductions to speeches, and responses to correspondents. A
small amount of material concerns Barbara Bush and Jeb Bush, mother and brother to
the governor.
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Organization of the Records |
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These records are organized into 4 subseries: |
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Speeches, 1994-1996, 1998, bulk 1995-1996, 0.25 cubic ft. |
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Major speech information, 1995-1999, 0.15 cubic ft. |
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Background information, 1994-1999, undated, bulk 1998-1999, 0.5 cubic ft. |
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Biographical and family information, 1986, 1989-2000, bulk 1995-2000, 0.1 cubic ft. |
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Restrictions on Access
Materials do not circulate, but may be used in the State Archives search room.
Materials will be retrieved from and returned to storage areas by staff members.
Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public Information Act
exceptions, an archivist must review these records before they can be accessed for
research. The records may be requested for research under the provisions of the
Public Information Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 552). The researcher may
request an interview with an archivist or submit a request by mail (Texas State
Library and Archives Commission, P. O. Box 12927, Austin, TX 78711), fax
(512-463-5436), email (Dir_Lib@tsl.state.tx.us), or see our web page (https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/requestgovernorbushrecords.html). Include
enough description and detail about the information requested to enable the
archivist to accurately identify and locate the information requested. (Note: The
Governor's Office has requested that the State Archives contact the Public
Information Coordinator for the Governor's Office when we receive a Public
Information Act request for these records.) If our review reveals information that
may be excepted by the Public Information Act, we are obligated to seek an open
records decision from the Attorney General on whether the records can be released.
The Public Information Act allows the Archives ten working days after receiving a
request to make this determination. The Attorney General has 45 working days to
render a decision. Alternately, the Archives can inform you of the nature of the
potentially excepted information and if you agree, that information can be redacted
or removed and you can access the remainder of the records.
Records series described in this finding aid have access restrictions specific to
each of them. The terms of access are found following the series' descriptions.
Restrictions on Use
Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted. State records also include
materials received by, not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains with the
creator. The researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright Law (Title
17 U.S.C.).
Technical Requirements
To obtain equipment needed to view the videotapes, or listen to the audiocassettes, please
contact Archives staff.
Researchers must wear cotton gloves when handling photographs.
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The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The
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Personal Names: |
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Bush, George W. (George Walker),
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Bush, Barbara. |
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Bush, George H. W. |
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Bush, Jeb. |
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Texas. Office of the
Governor. |
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Educational change--Texas. |
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Fund raising--Texas. |
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Juvenile justice, Administration
of--Texas. |
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Taxation--Texas. |
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Natural resources--Texas. |
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Literacy--Government
policy--Texas. |
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Texas--Politics and
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Drafts (documents)--Texas--Governors--bulk
1995-1996. |
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Press releases--Texas--Governors--bulk
1995-1996. |
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Audio
cassettes--Texas--Governors--1995-1999. |
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Clippings--Texas--Governors--1995-1999. |
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Photographs--Texas--Governors--1995-1999. |
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Speeches--Texas--Governors--1995-1999. |
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Videocassettes--Texas--Governors--1995-1999. |
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Functions: |
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Influencing government policy of
Texas. |
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The following materials are offered as possible sources of
further information on the agencies and subjects covered by the records. The
listing is not exhaustive. |
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Texas State Archives |
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Texas Governor George W. Bush, Executive Office speeches,
(ca. 1994)-2000, bulk 1995-2000, 4.71 cubic ft. |
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Governor George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush's files, Speeches, probably
1994-1999, bulk 1995-1999, 4.75 cubic ft. |
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Texas Governor
George W. Bush, Press Office, First Lady's speech and press files, 1980-2000,
undated, bulk 1995-2000, 6.5 cubic ft. |
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(Identify the item and cite the subseries), Texas Governor George W. Bush Press Office speech
files. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and
Archives Commission.
Accession number: 2002/151
In December 2000, Governor George W. Bush designated the George Bush Presidential Library as
the repository for the records from his tenure as Governor of Texas, under
authority of Texas Government Code, Section 441.201. Shortly after he left
office, the records were shipped to the Bush Library in College Station, Texas.
Texas Attorney General John Cornyn ruled the records are state records subject
to the Texas Public Information Act and the management of the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission even after transfer to a federal facility
(Opinion No. JC-0498, May 3, 2002). In July 2002 the records were transferred
from the Bush Library to the Texas State Archives in Austin for preparation for
research use. In June 2003, a memorandum of understanding signed by
representatives of the National Archives and Records Administration, the Texas
State Library and Archives Commission, and George W. Bush replaced a January
2002 interim memorandum of understanding. The records were moved to the George
W. Bush Presidential Library in February 2013.
Sherry Severson, October 2003, February 2004
Finding aid completed by Tonia J. Wood, January 2005
Finding aid updated and made DACS compliant by Jessica Tucker and Tonia J. Wood,
April 2013
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Speeches, 1994-1996, 1998, bulk 1995-1996, 0.25 cubic ft. |
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Major responsibilities of the Press Office for Texas Governor George W. Bush included
writing speeches for the Governor and the First Lady. Records are
gubernatorial and political speeches written for and presented by Texas
Governor George W. Bush. Speeches are mainly text and draft copies
maintained by the Press Office, ranging in date from 1994 to 1996 and 1998
with the bulk dating 1995-1996. Included are copies of Bush's 1995 inaugural
and state of the state addresses. Bush spoke at commencement ceremonies,
chambers of commerce and association meetings, committee meetings, Boys' and
Girls' State, and political fund-raisers. Speeches focus on subjects such as
children's advocacy, juvenile justice, education, tax relief, and
relationships with Mexico. Included with some of the speeches are
annotations, background information, newspaper clippings, press copies,
talking points, and press releases. Additional speeches can be found in the
series Executive Office speeches. |
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These records are arranged chronologically by date of speech. |
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Restrictions on Access |
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None. |
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Restrictions on Use |
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Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted and may be
freely used in any way. State records also include materials received by,
not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains with the creator. The
researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17
U.S.C.). |
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Preferred Citation |
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(Identify the item), Speeches, Press Office speech files, Records, Texas
Governor George W. Bush. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas
State Library and Archives Commission. |
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Governor-elect's speech to Nobel Prize winner Dr. Alfred G.
Gilman, December 15,
1994 |
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Inaugural address of Governor George W. Bush, January 17, 1995 |
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State of the State address to the 74th Texas Legislature,
February 7,
1995 |
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Capitol Rededication Ceremony, April 21, 1995 |
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Sam Houston State University Commencement, May 14, 1995 |
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Los Fresnos High School Commencement, May 27, 1995 |
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St. John's High School Commencement, June 1, 1995 [empty folder removed] |
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Boys' State Conference, June 9, 1995 |
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Girls' State Conference, June 19, 1995 |
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Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce
(TAMACC), July 21,
1995 |
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El Paso Chamber of Commerce, August 10, 1995 |
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Montgomery College Grand Opening Ceremony, August 14, 1995 |
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Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, August 23, 1995 |
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Juvenile Justice Conference, September 11, 1995 |
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Texas Medical Association, September 16, 1995 [empty folder removed] |
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Fund-raising dinner, Fairmont Hotel, September 26, 1995 |
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TASA/TASB (Texas Association of School Board Administrators/Texas Association of
School Boards) Meeting, October
2, 1995 |
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Texas Association of Taxpayers, Inc., November 1, 1995 |
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Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, November 16, 1995 |
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Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission Luncheon, December 4,
1995 |
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National Issues Convention, January 18, 1996 |
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Strategic Planning Session: Goals for State Government, January 24,
1996 |
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Texas Education Association Mid-Winter Conference, "The Crisis Now at Hand,"January 31,
1996 |
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State Board of Education Meeting, Remarks from Governor George W.
Bush, February 15,
1996 |
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State Board of Education Meeting, Remarks from Nelson Brown,
February 15,
1996 |
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Albany Chamber of Commerce, February 22, 1996 |
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Governor's Endorsement of Senator Bob Dole for President,
March 6,
1996 |
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Distinguished Visitor Series, Schreiner College, April 10, 1996 |
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Pepperdine University Commencement, April 19, 1996 |
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Press Conference on National Organ and Tissue Donation, April 25, 1996 |
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Governor's Business Council Reading Summit, April 26, 1996 |
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Salvation Army 106th Annual Meeting and Luncheon, May 2, 1996 |
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Stephen F. Austin State University Commencement, May 11, 1996 |
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University of Texas at Austin Commencement, May 18, 1996 [empty folder removed] |
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Property Tax Relief Committee Meeting, May 24, 1996 |
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TIPRO (Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association) 50th Anniversary
Luncheon, June 3,
1996 |
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United States/Mexico Business Committee, June 10, 1996 |
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Republican Party of Texas State Convention, June 21, 1996 |
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Scottish Rite Hospital 75th Birthday Celebration, November 7,
1996 |
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Twanna M. Powell Lecture Series, Texas A&M University,
April 6,
1998 |
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Major speech information, 1995-1999, 0.15 cubic ft. |
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Major responsibilities of the Press Office for Texas Governor George W. Bush included
writing speeches and collecting information on possible speech topics for
the Governor and the First Lady. Records include newspaper clippings,
audiocassette tapes, videocassette tapes, and a few photographs covering
major speeches presented by Texas Governor George W. Bush, 1995-1999.
Records consist mainly of copies of newspaper clippings and audiocassettes
maintained by the Governor's Press Office. Dates on folder titles are dates
of the speeches; newspaper clippings can date either the day before or the
day after the speech. Included is a videotape of Bush's 1995 inaugural
address and audiocassette tapes of his 1995 and 1997 state of the state
addresses. Subjects include such issues as children's advocacy, educational
reform, and environmental concerns. Most folders include a checklist
indicating the contents of each file such as daily clippings, TPA (Texas
Press Association clippings), audiocassettes and/or videotapes. Text copies
of speeches are not included in this series. |
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Arrangement |
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These records are arranged in reverse chronological order by date of
speech. |
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Restrictions on Access |
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None. |
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Restrictions on Use |
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Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted and may be
freely used in any way. State records also include materials received by,
not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains with the creator. The
researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17
U.S.C.). |
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Technical Requirements |
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To obtain equipment needed to view the videotapes, or listen to the
audiocassettes, please contact the Preservation Officer. |
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Researchers must wear cotton gloves when handling photographs. |
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Preferred Citation |
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(Identify the item and cite the series), Major speech information, Press
Office speech files, Records, Texas Governor George W. Bush. Archives and
Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives
Commission. |
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Voluntary Cleanup Program, October 20, 1999 |
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Eulogy for Bob Bullock, June 20, 1999 |
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Medal of Honor Dedication, May 31, 1999 |
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Right Choices for Youth Conference, March 31, 1999 |
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State of the State Address, January 27, 1999 |
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Inaugural Address, January 19, 1999 |
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Mission/Plano High School Graduation, May 29, 26, 1998 |
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Commencements (University of Texas, Baylor, Texas A&M), 1996, May 1998 |
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Twanna M. Powell Lecture, April 6, 1998 |
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National Center for Policy Analysis, March 31, 1998 |
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TASA/TASB (Texas Association of School Administrators and Texas Association of
School Boards) Annual Conference, January 28, 1998 |
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Putting an End to Social Promotion, January 27, 1998 |
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State of the State Address, January 28, 1997 |
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Schreiner College, "Renewal (of Spirit in the
Country),"April 10,
1996 |
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Reading Initiative "Crisis,"January 31,
1996 |
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State of the State Address, February 7, 1995 |
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Inaugural Address, January 17, 1995 |
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Background information, 1994-1999, undated, bulk 1998-1999,
0.5 cubic ft. |
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Major responsibilities of the Press Office for Texas Governor George W. Bush included
writing speeches and collecting background information to inform possible
speech topics for the Governor and the First Lady. Records are clippings,
articles, press releases, printed material, memoranda, correspondence,
lists, brochures, charts, proclamations, reports, grant information,
speeches, fact sheets, talking points, legislative bills, a transcript,
plans and proposals, agenda, an executive order, drafts, maps, newsletters,
resume, forms, studies, an event program, briefing material, and policy
statements, compiled by the Governor's Press Office for use in preparing
speeches, press releases, and other materials for Texas Governor George W.
Bush. Materials date 1994-1999, undated, with the bulk dating 1998-1999.
Subjects include agriculture, appointments, criminal justice, economy,
education, environment, relations with Mexico and other countries, military,
health and human services, and welfare reform. |
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Arrangement |
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These files are grouped somewhat alphabetically by broad topic. One folder
filed at the end covers a variety of subjects. |
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Restrictions on Access |
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Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public
Information Act exceptions including, but not limited to agency memoranda
(552.111), an archivist must review these records before they can be
accessed for research. The records may be requested for research under the
provisions of the Public Information Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter
552). The researcher may request an interview with an archivist or submit a
request by mail, fax, or email including enough description and detail about
the information requested to enable the archivist to accurately identify and
locate the information requested. If our review reveals information that may
be excepted by the Public Information Act, we are obligated to seek an open
records decision from the Attorney General on whether the records can be
released. The Public Information Act allows the Archives ten working days
after receiving a request to make this determination. The Attorney General
has 45 working days to render a decision. Alternately, the Archives can
inform you of the nature of the potentially excepted information and if you
agree, that information can be redacted or removed and you can access the
remainder of the records. |
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Restrictions on Use |
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Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted and may be
freely used in any way. State records also include materials received by,
not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains with the creator. The
researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17
U.S.C.). |
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Preferred Citation |
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(Identify the item), Background information, Press Office speech files,
Records, Texas Governor George W. Bush. Archives and Information Services
Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission. |
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Agriculture: |
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Hay (Project Haylift), August-September
1998 |
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Drought, 1994-1996,
1998 |
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Appointments (list of Hispanic appointees), March 11, 1999 |
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Criminal justice: |
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1995, 1998-1999,
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Death penalty--clemency, 1998-1999, undated |
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Drug task force, July-October 1998 |
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Juvenile justice, 1997-1998 [2 folders] |
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Criminal Justice Division, January-February 1999,
undated |
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Crime, hate, April 7,
1999 |
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Economy: |
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Taxes, 1998-1999 |
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Business, January
1999 |
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Budget, September
1998-March 1999, undated |
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Education: |
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Social promotion, 1998-1999, undated |
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Education articles, May-June 1999 |
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Bilingual education, October 1998 |
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Reading--general, 1999, undated |
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Kids' letters, 1999 |
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[File contains correspondence assigned the
following unique numbers: 9907120008; 9907200601; 9907230837;
9907260785; 9907270952; 9907290486; 9908110379; 9908120384;
9908130086] |
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School choice, September 1998-February 1999 |
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School finance, 1998-1999, undated |
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Higher education, October 1998, February 1999 |
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TAAS (Texas Assessment of Academic Skills), May, September, October
1998 |
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Dropout rate, March
17, 1999 |
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Education articles, 1998-1999 |
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Student achievements, September, November 1999 |
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Environment/natural resources: |
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TNRCC (Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission)/Pollution, November
1999 |
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Oil and gas, February-March 1999 |
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Energy, October
1998-March 1999 |
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Pollution, Waste, 1998-1999 |
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Natural disasters, September-October 1998, March 1999 |
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[File contains correspondence assigned the
following unique number: 9809220004] |
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Texas Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency
Management, August
1998 |
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Faith: |
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TRFRA (Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act), March 1999 |
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Faith-based initiatives, 1996-1999 |
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History: |
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Historic preservation, 1998-1999 |
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State history, October 13, 1998 |
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Hispanic/Mexican-American relations: |
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Hispanic issues (response to article "Texas Governor No
Amigo of Latinos"), February 10, 1999 |
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Border, October
1998-April 1999 |
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Mexico--Environment, 1998 |
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Mexico--Autos, November 30, 1999 |
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Insurance, 1998 |
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International--Other than Mexico, November-December 1999 |
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News conferences (Governor Bush's comments on trip to Israel), December 3, 1998 |
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Military: |
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April-May, September
1999 |
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World War II Memorial, November-December
1999 |
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President Bush (re: World War II service), June, October 1998 |
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1999 (legislative) session, 1998-1999 |
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Health and human services/welfare: |
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MHMR/HHS (Mental Health Mental Retardation/Health and Human Services), 1998-1999 |
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Elderly, November-December 1998, February 1999 |
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DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)/Underage drinking, 1995-1998 [2 folders] |
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Right Choices, 1998-1999 |
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[Contains possibly excepted information: agency
memoranda] |
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Fatherhood initiative, 1998-1999 |
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[Contains possibly excepted information: agency
memoranda] |
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Position papers (various subjects), undated |
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Biographical and family information, 1986, 1989-2000, bulk 1995-2000,
0.1 cubic ft. |
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Major responsibilities of the Press Office for Texas Governor George W. Bush included
writing speech introductions, biographical sketches, and responding to
correspondents for the Governor and the First Lady. Records are speeches,
newspaper clippings, magazine articles, biographical sketches,
correspondence, memos, lists, a transcript, a birth certificate, and
introductions, concerning Texas Governor George W. Bush. Materials, dating
1986, 1989-2000, with the bulk dating 1995-2000, were gathered by the
Governor's Press Office to prepare biographical sketches, introductions to
speeches, and responses to correspondents. A wide variety of information
about Bush is contained in these files, including a chronology of events in
his life, clothing sizes, accomplishments, residences, a recounting of his
military service by a fellow National Guardsman, favorite things, his
children's education, and his testimony of faith. A small amount of material
concerns Barbara Bush and Jeb Bush, mother and brother to the governor.
Correspondents include publishers, students, associations, family, friends,
and members of the public. |
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Arrangement |
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These records are arranged in the order in which they were received. |
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Restrictions on Access |
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Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public
Information Act exceptions including, but not limited to email addresses
(552.137) and privacy (552.101), an archivist must review these records
before they can be accessed for research. The records may be requested for
research under the provisions of the Public Information Act (V.T.C.A.,
Government Code, Chapter 552). The researcher may request an interview with
an archivist or submit a request by mail, fax, or email including enough
description and detail about the information requested to enable the
archivist to accurately identify and locate the information requested. If
our review reveals information that may be excepted by the Public
Information Act, we are obligated to seek an open records decision from the
Attorney General on whether the records can be released. The Public
Information Act allows the Archives ten working days after receiving a
request to make this determination. The Attorney General has 45 working days
to render a decision. Alternately, the Archives can inform you of the nature
of the potentially excepted information and if you agree, that information
can be redacted or removed and you can access the remainder of the records.
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Restrictions on Use |
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Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted and may be
freely used in any way. State records also include materials received by,
not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains with the creator. The
researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17
U.S.C.). |
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Preferred Citation |
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(Identify the item), Biographical and family information, Press Office speech
files, Records, Texas Governor George W. Bush. Archives and Information
Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission. |
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Tonia J. Wood, January 2005 |
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Miscellaneous Bush family speeches, 1989-1992, 1995-1996
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[Commencement speeches by First Lady Barbara Bush
and an education speech by Florida governor Jeb Bush.] |
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Biographical file--George W. Bush, 1986, 1994-1996,
1998-2000 [2 folders] |
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[Contains possibly excepted information: email
addresses; privacy] |
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[Folder 1 contains correspondence assigned the
following unique numbers: 9501310397; 9509250175; 9810050129;
2010180082] |
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[Folder 2 contains correspondence assigned the
following unique numbers: 9511020167; 9809240138] |
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Bush biographical information (Roser profile), October 20, 1994 |
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Introduction of George W. Bush, 1994-1997 |
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Bush, Barbara--biography, January-February 1993, April 1996, May 2000 |
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Accomplishment package, 1995-1997 |
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