[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 54 (Thursday, April 3, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E504]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO BEVERLY D. BUSH

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 3, 2014

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and salute a 
remarkable Hoosier, Beverly D. Bush, who passed away on Saturday, March 
29, 2014. I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for 
her leadership and service to our community, state, and country.
  Mrs. Bush was a lifelong Hoosier and she served as the Clinton County 
Republican Chairwoman from 1994 to 2009 and served as Vice Chair of the 
party for eight years. She served as a Delegate to the Republican State 
Convention from 2002-2012 and was a 2004 Delegate to the Republican 
National Convention. She received the honor of being an elector for the 
2012 Presidential and Vice Presidential election. Mrs. Bush, also known 
by her friends and fellow party members as ``Mrs. Republican'' mentored 
several people in party politics. Mrs. Bush also served as the Kirkland 
Precinct Committeeman for many years and was past treasurer of the 
Indiana Federation of Republican Women. She also attended the 
inaugurations of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.
  Mrs. Bush was one of the first people I met in politics. As a friend 
of my mentor, Sue Anne Gilroy, Mrs. Bush was always helpful and willing 
to share her gentle wisdom to this young inexperienced candidate. Even 
after many years of public service, she still was able to teach me a 
thing or two about the business and life.
  Mrs. Bush will be greatly missed by the Clinton County Republican 
Party, the entire Clinton County community, and many leaders across the 
state both past and present. Mrs. Bush was a kind and caring woman. She 
was someone who would do whatever she could to help a friend or 
stranger in need and she volunteered as a member of the St. Vincent 
Hospital Pink Ladies organization.
  Mrs. Bush leaves her loving husband, Dr. Charles Bush, children, 
grandchildren and great grandchildren and her extended Clinton County 
Republican family. Her legacy is one that will be remembered and 
honored by those who knew and loved her. Rest in peace my friend, and 
thank you for your leadership and service.

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