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November 2007
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks during the announcement of the Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center Designation and Marine Debris Initiative at the University of Southern Mississippi in Ocean Springs, Miss. Said Mrs. Bush, "Whether we live on the shore or not, all of us have the obligation to care for these amazing natural resources."
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks during the announcement of the Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center Designation and Marine Debris Initiative at the University of Southern Mississippi in Ocean Springs, Miss. Said Mrs. Bush, "Whether we live on the shore or not, all of us have the obligation to care for these amazing natural resources."
Mrs. Laura Bush, joined by Russell Caldwell, manager of visitor services at the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum in Atlanta, Ga., looks at a photo display showing images from the 1939 movie premiere of Gone with the Wind, during a tour of the famous author's home, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007. Mrs. Laura Bush, joined by her Chief of Staff Anita McBride, listens to Russell Caldwell, manager of visitor services, as he describes artifacts during a tour of the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. It was in this house that Mitchell wrote the novel, Gone with the Wind.
Mrs. Laura Bush listens as Russell Caldwell, manager of visitor services, conducts a tour of the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. It was in this house that Mitchell wrote the novel, Gone with the Wind. Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks to the 2007 Communities In Schools National Conference Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, in Atlanta. Communities In Schools is the largest dropout prevention organization in the United States and has helped children stay in school for over 30 years.
Mrs. Laura Bush shakes hands with student Taylor McIntyre, during her visit with students at the Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 in New Orleans, a Helping America's Youth visit with Big Brother and Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana. Captain Richard T. Douget, second from left, is a Big Brother to Taylor McIntyre. Mrs. Laura Bush visits with students at the Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 in New Orleans, a Helping America's Youth visit with Big Brother and Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana. Mrs. Bush thanked the group saying,"We know that positive role models are essential to young people's success.
Mrs. Laura Bush visits with Taconi Elementary fifth graders Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, in Ocean Springs, Miss., prior to delivering remarks during the announcement of the Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center Designation and Marine Debris Initiative. The Marine Debris Initiative focuses on identifying, reducing and preventing debris in the marine environment through public and private partnerships, education and international cooperation. Mrs. Laura Bush visits with Taconi Elementary fifth graders Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, in Ocean Springs, Miss., prior to delivering remarks during the announcement of the Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center Designation and Marine Debris Initiative. The students worked with Gulf Coast Research Laboratory graduate students from the University of Southern Mississippi to learn the importance of prevention, reducing, and removal of ocean and coastal debris.
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks during the announcement of the Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center Designation and Marine Debris Initiative at the University of Southern Mississippi in Ocean Springs, Miss. Said Mrs. Bush, "Whether we live on the shore or not, all of us have the obligation to care for these amazing natural resources." Mrs. Laura Bush hosts a tea for Mrs. Emine Erdogan, wife of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in the Yellow Oval Room within the private residence of the White House.
Mrs. Laura Bush listens to Chancellor Kent Hance during a roundtable discussion with members of Texas Tech University, TTU Health and Science Center, and the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Amarillo, Texas. Mrs. Bush is sitting with, from left, Dr. John Baldwin, Erin Thurston, and Dr. Marjorie Jenkins. Mrs. Bush shakes hands with Chancellor Kent Hance, Texas Tech University System, as she stands with Dr. Marjorie Jenkins, Erin Thurston and Dr. John Baldwin in front of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health at TTU, Amarillo Campus Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Amarillo, Texas.
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks during the naming ceremony for the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Amarillo, Texas. "You're committed to reaching West Texas populations that may not have had access to health care -- like minorities, immigrants, low-income and rural patients, and the elderly," said Mrs. Bush. "You're encouraging the next generation of doctors and scientists to devote their talents to women's health." Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks during the announcement of the Jenna Welch Women's Center at Texas Tech - Permian Basin Campus Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Midland, Texas. Mrs. Bush is joined on stage by Speaker Tom Craddick of the Texas House of Representatives, left, Dr. John Jennings, center, and Texas Tech University Chancellor Kent Hance.
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks during a conference on Helping America's Youth Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at Dallas Baptist University in Dallas. "To make sure every child is surrounded by these positive influences, even more adults must dedicate themselves to helping young people," said Mrs. Bush. "Adults should be aware of the challenges facing children, and then they should take an active interest in children's lives. Adults, and especially parents, should build relationships where they teach their children healthy behaviors by their own good example."

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