Governer Proclaims Day of Mourning for Bush

AUSTIN, TX-- Governor Greg Abbott announced that the state will be in mourning on Wednesday for the death of former President George H.W. Bush, according to a press release by Office of the Governer.

The Governor listed in the proclamation reasons for the day's remembrance. He first listed the loss of the beloved president, followed by some accomplishments in his career.

Bush was a World War II veteran who served as one of the youngest aviators in the U.S. Navy, graduated from Yale University, served two distinguished terms as vice president, and finally the 41st president of the United States.

"Wednesday, December 5, 2018, shall be recognized as an official Day of Mourning." wrote Governor Abbott in the proclamation. "The people of Texas are encouraged to gather, assemble, and pay their respects to the memory of George Herbert Walker Bush through ceremonies in homes, businesses, public buildings, schools, places of worship, or other appropriate places for public expression of grief and remembrance."

Abbott also stated that flags will by flown at half-staff, and that the flags at the capital will stay as such for 30 days.