[3], Parsons was born to an African-American family in Brooklyn, New York City, on April 4, 1948. [4], She raised money for public libraries through her establishment of the Texas Book Festival,[4] in 1995. Parsons is due to mark his 31st wedding anniversary with his wife, the former Laura Ann Bush, in August. [137] That month it was announced that she would serve as a keynote speaker for the 2013 Global Business Travel Association Convention in August. The book received mixed reviews from critics but got positive responses from readers. According to Bush, it was the most logical decision since Parsons enjoyed arguing so much. She also mentioned not having trouble donating clothes to the library, admitting that she probably would have never worn them again in the first place. During his 11 years at the firm Parsons took on Happy Rockefeler, the widow of Nelson (who had died in 1979) as a high-profile client. In 2007, she received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement. Richard Parsons. Parsons, who owns a home on Block Island, is a child psychologist. [237] She was awarded the 2008 Christian Freedom International Freedom Award. [225] She wrote another children's book with her daughter Jenna, Our Great Big Backyard. She is also credited with creating a national initiative called "Ready to Read, Ready to Learn", which promotes reading at a young age. I think she built him, in many ways, into the person he is today. In 2017, after the devastation from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria as well the California wildfires, the foundation again is going to dedicate their resources to disaster-affected schools to rebuild their book collections. [41][42] Bush further established "Rainbow Rooms" across the state, in an effort to provide emergency services for neglected or abused children. The status of license is Current (Active) and . [17][18], From the early 1980s through much of the 1990s, Parsons owned a house near the Rockefeler family estate in Pocantico Hills (see Kykuit), where his grandfather was once a groundskeeper. [164] In September, Bush delivered the keynote address at the Gateway to Opportunity luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight. [4] Through this, she promoted the Adopt-a-Caseworker Program to provide support for Child Protective Services. Obama spoke of her admiration for Bush, who in turn mentioned their collaborations as "a great example for the world to see that women in different political parties, in the United States, agree on so many issues". [166], On September 11, 2021, Bush and her husband commemorated the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Flight 93 National Memorial. [129], On October 26, 2009, Bush spoke at the 25th Annual Women's Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. "[60] She has undertaken a signature personal element of traveling around the country and talking to women at hospital and community events featuring the experiences of women who live, or had lived, with the condition. [5][88][89] That places Bush as one of the most popular first ladies. [171] Bush defended Obama during her husband's campaign for president in 2008, publicly coming to her defense when she received criticism for a remark she made about being proud of her country for the first time in her adulthood during the campaign. Parsons became chairman emeritus of the Partnership for New York City,[19] established by David Rockefeler in 1979,[20] who has known him for many years. [22][33] She reflected that she thought her husband "was drinking too much" amid her knowing it was not his desired way of living. "[74] Heinz later apologized for the remark, stating that she had forgotten that Laura Bush was a teacher and librarian prior to her marriage. [25] The twins were born five weeks early by an emergency Caesarean section in Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, as Laura had developed life-threatening pre-eclampsia (toxemia). [218] In May 2015, Bush bestowed a $7,000 grant to six schools within Austin, Texas. [239], In 2012, Bushalong with Hector Ruiz, Charles Matthews, Melinda Perrin, Julius Glickman and Admiral William H. McRaven, the Navy Seal who oversaw the raid that killed Osama bin Ladenwas named a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of Texas at Austin. She has been married to David Lauren since September 4, 2011. [130], On May 31, 2012, Bush and her husband unveiled their official portraits painted by John Howard Sanden in a ceremony at the White House attended by several members of their family and former members of the Bush administration. [13] He is chairman of the advisory board of Feigen Advisors, a CEO advisory firm run by Marc Feigen. Richard Dean Parsons (born April 4, 1948), an American business executive, is the former chairman of Citigroup and the former chairman and CEO of Time Warner. [8][11] Early on, her parents encouraged her to read, leading to what would become her love of reading. [56] Instead, during the September 11 attacks, Bush was taken to inside the White House and placed in an underground bunker, later being met by her husband, who had returned to Washington from Florida. [210][211] The following month, Bush declined answering if she would vote for Trump, who was the frontrunner in the Republican primary, should he become the nominee[212][213] and said the U.S. was going through a xenophobic period at the time of the election cycle. She graduated from the University of . In March 2005, she made the first of three trips to that country as First Lady.[68]. [220], A subsidiary of the center, the Jenna Welch Women's Center, opened in Midland, Texas, on August 10, 2010, to deliver expert medical care to women and their families. In 1973, Bush attained a Master of Science degree in Library Science from the University of Texas at Austin. [231], She received an award in honor of her dedication to help improve the living conditions and education of children around the world, from the Kuwait-American Foundation in March 2006. [47], The following day, she composed open letters to America's families, focusing on elementary and middle school students, which she distributed through state education officials. [4] When asked about her interest in politics, she responded "It doesn't drive me. In time, her husband decided to enter politics, and Laura Bush became the wife of the Texas governor in 1995. [24], George W. Bush credited his wife with his decision to stop drinking in 1986. Parsons later became chairman and CEO[8] and oversaw a merger with Anchor Savings Bank, gaining a substantial sum when the Dime Bank was demutualized. [120], In May 2010, Bush released her memoir, Spoken from the Heart, in conjunction with a national tour. [248], Laura Bush is portrayed by Elizabeth Banks in Oliver Stone's film W.[249] Curtis Sittenfeld's bestseller novel American Wife is based on much of her life. [9] In 1988, he was recruited to serve as chief operating officer of the Dime Savings Bank of New York by CEO Harry W. Albright Jr., who was a former Rockefeler aide. [22] She was soon employed as a librarian at the Kashmere Gardens Branch at the Houston Public Library. [226] She was the recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Junior League of Dallas, of which she is a member. [27][28][29] Being of Liberian ethnicity, Cooper founded the MacDella Cooper Foundation in 2004 to help orphans and abandoned children in Liberia following the Second Liberian Civil War. [112], In 2017, journalist Brooke Baldwin suggested Bush's efforts toward improving the lives of Afghan women may have contributed to more Afghanistan women being in positions within the Afghanistan private sector. Obama thanked Bush for her handling of the aftermath of September 11 attacks, while Bush called her a "first lady who serves this country with such grace". [247], In 2021 Bush received the Concordia Leadership Award. [66], In November 2001, she became the first person other than a president to deliver the weekly presidential radio address. A statement from Bush's spokesperson states that Bush "did not approve of her inclusion in this advertisement nor is she associated with the group that made the ad in any way. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. [186], Nine months later, on April 18, 2014, Bush spoke to Inquisitr regarding income inequality where she said next regarding Michelle Obama's income: "I want to make sure that when she's working she's getting paid the same as men. Parsons was accepted by Albany Law School of Union University, New York, where he earned a Juris Doctor in 1971, finishing at the top of his class. When I was a little girl, my mother would read stories to me. [24] According to People magazine reporter Jane Simms Podesta, "She is the steel in his back. When she became aware of the advertisement last night, we requested that the group remove her from it. When the weekend was over, the most visible evidence of the visit was the guest book at Parsons Lodge in Tuolumne Meadows, wherein Laura Bush lists her hometown as Washington, D.C. There's a star . "[67] Her husband was originally to give the address but he felt that she should do it; she later recalled, "At that moment, it was not that I found my voice. [151][152], Bush was keynote speaker at the Go Red for Women Summit in Austin in February 2016, an event designed to promote both financing and awareness for women fighting heart disease. [4] In 19992000, she aided her husband in campaigning for the presidency in a number of ways, such as delivering a keynote address at the 2000 Republican National Convention, which gained her national attention. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. 2023 Getty Images. Barbara Bush is a licensed real estate sales associate in Saint Petersburg, Florida and has a total experience of 9 years in real estate business. Bush jokingly told then First Lady Michelle Obama at the ceremony that "nothing makes a house a home like having portraits of its former occupants staring down at you from the walls". [25], On May 9, 2014, in the wake of the Donald Sterling racial remarks controversy, it was announced that Richard Parsons was appointed the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers. [40] She established the First Lady's Family Literacy Initiative, which encouraged families to read together. [22] Parsons, however, repeatedly denied the reports,[23] supported Mayor Bloomberg's efforts to repeal the term limits law, and supported Bloomberg for a third term in office. [4] She implemented four major initiatives: Take Time For Kids, an awareness campaign to educate parents and caregivers on parenting; family literacy, through cooperation with the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, she urged Texas communities to establish family literacy programs; Reach Out and Read, a pediatric reading program; and Ready to Read, an early childhood educational program. Indigenous limestone is visible throughout the Texas landscape as the unifying material for both the . [229], The American Library Association honored her for her years of support to America's libraries and librarians in April 2005. They have three grown children. (Photo by Shahar Azran/WireImage) Embed PURCHASE A LICENCE Standard editorial rights Custom rights How can I use this image? Parsons met Laura, a. On Wednesday night the sophomore forward scored 23 points and nine rebounds and then had 32 points in 18 minutes, missing . "[88], Jude Ellison Sady Doyle reasoned that Bush was hard to dislike due to her adopting "the least partisan causes" such as literacy and breast cancer, which would attract the support of most Americans and her coming off as a "mild, polite, ordinary woman who might go to church with your mother, or organize suburban potlucks". She mentioned this to indicate her shock upon discovery that the workers at the children's border shelter have been instructed "not to pick up or touch the children to comfort them". Small $175.00 Medium $375.00 Large 2002 x 3000 px (6.67 x 10 in) The real estate license number 3287520 was issued to Bush, Barbara on 18 December, 2013. Because I think it's important for people that for medical reasons and, and other reasons. "[82] Bush relied on a strategy of praising the Republican candidate for their achievements and attending events alongside them. Nati. As First Lady, Bush was involved in issues of concern to children and women, both nationally and internationally. Richard Dean Parsons (born April 4, 1948), an American business executive, is the former chairman of Citigroup and the former chairman and CEO of Time Warner. Ecology, Environment & Conservation. [73] Ed Henry of CNN noted Bush's popularity, writing, "The first lady is treated like a rock star on the campaign trail with local Republicans lining up for photographs and autographs as she criss-crosses the country to help candidates. [34] In September 2018, Parsons became the Interim Chairman of the Board for CBS replacing Les Moonves. [60], With her predecessor, former First Lady Nancy Reagan, Bush dedicated the First Ladies Red Dress Collection at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in May 2005. NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 18: Laura Bush Parsons and Richard Parsons attend Apollo Club Harlem at The Apollo Theater on February 18, 2013 in New York City. [142] Throughout the month, she made appearances at fundraisers for schools in Colorado. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Laura grew up in Elmhurst, IL and graduated from York . Bush previously served as First Lady of Texas from 1995 to 2000. He also met a deputy attorney general, Harold R. Tyler, and one of his aides, a young Rudolph W. Giuliani, with whom he was to be closely associated supporting him in his campaign for New York mayor and heading his transitional council.[8]. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. Born: May 17, 1972 . Laura Lane Welch Bush (ne Welch; born November 4, 1946) is an American teacher, librarian, memoirist and author who was First Lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009. He stepped down as CEO of Time Warner on December 31, 2007. But she seems to be calm, and she has a sparkle in her eye, which is good. Lauren Bush in New York Bush was signed with Elite Model Management before launching FEED. On January 20, 2021, Bush and her husband attended the inauguration of Joe Biden. [197] She mentioned how her mother-in-law Barbara Bush had picked up a crying AIDS baby while on a visit to the HIV/AIDS shelter "Grandma's House" in 1989. [107] Later that month, after Miers had faced intense criticism, Laura Bush questioned whether the charges were sexist in nature. [119] However, Fox News revealed the trip the following morning. She reasoned that President Obama was performing well in the presidency despite having multiple initiatives taking place and complimented the First Lady's transformation of the White House into "a comfortable home for her family". He became an advisory trustee of the family's principal philanthropy, the Rockefeler Brothers Fund, and he sits with David Rockefeler on the board of the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation. [6] He skipped a grade in elementary school and another in high school. Senator Ted Kennedy, who introduced Bush at the event, praised her and said he knew his late brother, President John F. Kennedy, would also be proud of her. [71] She advocated for his re-election in a speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention,[72] and was credited with having raised $15 million for her husband's campaign as well as the Republican Party while still succeeding in keeping a separate schedule that allowed for her to tend to the traditional duties she had as First Lady. She is also credited with having a stabilizing effect on his private life. [193][194], On January 20, 2017, Bush and her husband attended the inauguration of Donald Trump. Collect, curate and comment on your files. and regional cooperation, serves extraordinarily talented women from 15 countries across Asia and the Middle East, including Afghanistan and Myanmar. [156], On February 4, 2017, Bush appeared at the annual Union Regional Foundation's Heart of a Woman brunch, saying women do not worry about their own health due to often taking care of someone else and that their improving in health would benefit those around them. [183][184] Their husbands were also present, leading White House staffer Ben Rhodes to refer to the joint appearance as proof of the support for Africa in the United States regardless of political party. Doyle furthered that her statements were never enough to offend others and the harshest criticism that could be bestowed upon her was that she was boring. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Laura Bush has become a breast cancer activist on her mother's behalf[65] through her involvement in the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. [149][150] In October, she was a featured speaker for Wayland Baptist University. On June 17, 2018, Bush wrote an opinion piece firmly opposing the Trump administration family separation policy in The Washington Post. Clear skies. [105], Bush responded to a question during a 2006 interview concerning the Federal Marriage Amendment by calling for elected leaders not to politicize same-sex marriage, "I don't think it should be used as a campaign tool, obviously. She represented the United States during her foreign trips, which tended to focus on HIV/AIDS and malaria awareness. Apparently it was the right decision. [232] She accepted The Nichols-Chancellor's Medal on behalf of disaster relief workers around the world in May 2006 from Vanderbilt University. Laura Parsons, Licensed Professional Counselor, Dallas, TX, 75230, (972) 635-4053, I work with Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families. "[122][123] "Elizabeth Banks is Oliver Stone's Laura Bush", "Curtis Sittenfeld's American Wife Provides Fictionalized Portrait of Laura Bush", "The Perfect Wife: The Life and Choices of Laura Bush review", "Laura Bush made a special appearance on 'Fixer Upper'! But one lesser known case is that of Laura Bush, whose car struck and killed a 17-year-old classmate in 1963. [114] The Washington Post contributor Krissah Thompson recalled Bush's favorability being "as close to universal popularity as any modern political figure" when the Bushes left the White House in 2009 and called her "the most high-profile promoter of the George W. Bush legacy a burden she carries lightly and with a smile. And I don't really believe those polls. Bush met her future husband, George W. Bush, in 1977, and they were married later that year. She established the Women's Health and Wellness Initiative and became involved with two major campaigns. [160][161] On May 31, Bush delivered a speech at the South-Central Monarch Symposium on the monarch butterfly decline in recent years. [111] At a 2014 National Press Club, Anita McBride opined that it would be harder for people to understand where Bush had "the greatest impact" due to the several signature issues that Bush advocated for while First Lady. [6] He later attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where at 6'4" tall he may have played varsity basketball. [36][37], Bush became the First Lady of Texas when her husband was elected as the Governor of Texas and served as first lady of that state from January 17, 1995, to December 21, 2000. [17][18] In 2000 Laura Bush's spokesman said, "It was a very tragic accident that deeply affected the families and was very painful for all involved, including the community at large. Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. In 2001, United States President George W. Bush selected Parsons to co-chair a commission on Social Security. In 2006, Bush and media executives worked together to provide a $500,000 grant for school libraries along the Gulf Coast which had been devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.[13]. [244], In November 2016 Bush received 10 for 10 award from Women's Democracy Network in recognition of her years of work on behalf of Afghan women's rights. She endured surgery and had no further signs of cancer. [27], In 2015, Parsons was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of blood cancer. [29][44] In December 2000, her husband resigned as Governor of Texas to prepare for his inauguration as President of the United States in January 2001. [30] After narrowly winning the primary, he lost the general election. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Instead, it was as if my voice found me. [145][146][147] In July, the former First Lady, accompanied by her husband, attended the centennial anniversary of Tioga Road In Yosemite National Park in July[148] and appeared in New Orleans in order to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. [135] Ten years prior to the Luisa Hunnewell's estate visit she also visited Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House in Concord, Massachusetts at which she met with the National Trust for Historic Preservation's President and listened to Concord-Carlisle High School's chorus. Born: 4-Apr-1948 Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY. 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Bush's grandkids have odd nickname for him". He was replaced by Strauss Zelnick. Laura Bush in Illinois. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. [1][2][3] Bush previously served as First Lady of Texas from 1995 to 2000. [7][8][9] She is of English, French, and Swiss ancestry. When his polls were really high they weren't on the front page. As First Lady, she took five goodwill trips to Africa. [165], In April 2020, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Bush and Michelle Obama made a joint appearance on the "One World: Together At Home" televised concert special by the Global Citizen Festival where they expressed appreciation for healthcare workers, first responders, pharmacists, veterinarians, sanitation workers as well as grocery store workers and those delivering food and supplies to homes. To the rest of the world, they are former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush, but to Jenna Bush Hager's children . 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