Cmr. George P. Bush Announces Winners of the Save Texas History Essay Contest
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the fourth and seventh grade winners of the 2018 Save Texas History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office’s Save Texas History Program. The essay contest encourages students to answer the question, “What history in your community is worth saving?” “As a former history teacher, I am proud to announce the recipients of the 2018 annual Save Texas History Essay Contest: fourth grader, Laila Prest and seventh grader Cooper Caswell,” said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Historic News: Alamo Plan Finalized
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after the San Antonio City Council voted in favor of approving the Alamo plaza lease agreement and closing the streets in front of the Alamo. This decision marks the final vote by the City of San Antonio and State of Texas, turning the Alamo plan into reality.“Texas has a rich and unique history defined by the valor of our defenders who gave their lives for a single idea: liberty,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
Cmr. Bush applauds San Antonio Planning Commission and Historic and Design Review Commission vote of approval on Alamo plan
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement following the San Antonio Planning Commission and Historic and Design Review Commission voted in favor of closing streets surrounding the Alamo complex, conceptual approval of the Alamo Plan design goals, and final approval to repair and reassemble the Cenotaph.“The Alamo and the 1836 Battlefield footprint deserve to be preserved and restored for all Texans to enjoy and understand,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
Texas Independence Trail Endorses Alamo Plan
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement applauding the Texas Independence Trail’s endorsement of the Alamo plan. The Texas Heritage Trails Program (THTP) is the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) award-winning heritage tourism initiative. This economic development initiative encourages communities, heritage regions, and the state to partner and promote Texas' historic and cultural resources. Read More
State of Texas and City of San Antonio Reach Historic Lease Agreement for Alamo Preservation Plan
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after announcing the lease language agreed to by the State of Texas and City of San Antonio. The lease allows the State of Texas to operate and manage the Alamo premises for 50-years, rent free, with the option of two 25-year extensions. The lease is set to be approved by the San Antonio City Council on October 18th. “There is no doubt, the Alamo is the most revered site in Texas history,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
Alamo Executive Committee Resolution Signed by Commissioner George P. Bush
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after signing the Executive Committee resolution to finalize the Alamo Plan, calling upon San Antonio Mayor Nirenberg to add his signature to the final document."I would like to thank the committed members of the Alamo Citizens Advisory Committee who donated countless hours to help make this plan a reality. Their selfless efforts will ensure a plan of consensus that will restore dignity and reverence to the original battlefield site of 1836. Read More
Cmr Bush: SBOE Committee Recommendation to Remove Travis "Victory or Death" Letter Dilutes Heroic Story of Alamo Defenders from Texas History Curriculum
On Thursday, Texas Monthly reported that the State Board of Education Social Studies TEKS Streamlining Work Groups recommended deleting Alamo commander, Lt. Col. William Barret Travis' stirring "Victory or Death" letter calling for reinforcements during the 1836 siege from the state curriculum. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, a Navy veteran of the war in Afghanistan and former history teacher, urges the committee to drop its recommendation and retain Travis' historic letter in its entirety."Travis' 'Victory or Death' letter is the heart of Texas history," Commissioner Bush said. Read More
Cmr. Bush Applauds Alamo Management Committee Unanimous Vote to Approve Alamo Plan
Today, LandCommissioner George P. Bush released the below statement following the Alamo Management Committee's unanimous passage of the Alamo plan. The management committee has provided day to day oversight of the development of the Alamo plan and is comprised of representatives appointed by the San Antonio Mayor, General Land Office and Alamo Endowment fund."Today's vote by the Alamo Management Committee brings the Alamo one step closer to restoring its former glory," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces 2018 Save Texas History Essay Contest
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce the kick-off of the 2018 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade students. The Save Texas History Essay Contest encourages students to answer an important question: "What history in your community is worth saving?""As a former history teacher, it's especially rewarding to have the opportunity to announce the 2018 Save Texas History essay contest on behalf of the General Land Office," said Bush. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush Applauds Advancement of Alamo Plan
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after the Alamo Citizens Advisory Committee voted in favor of advancing the preservation and restoration plan for the Alamo complex."Today's vote by the Citizens Advisory Committee is an encouraging step forward in our effort to preserve and restore the Alamo and its battleground for generations of Texans to come," said Commissioner Bush. "There is no greater defining symbol of Texas than the Alamo. The Alamo plan protects the sacred ground and reclaims history lost to the ages. Read More