George H.W. Bush Inspires Social Media Outpouring In Houston

HOUSTON, TX -- The death of George H.W. Bush has inspired thousands of Houston-based organizations, celebrities, and residents to share their heartfelt condolences for the former president who died Friday at the age of 94. Among the commiserations included Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta who called the 41st president "a great servant leader who truly loved this country."

Journalist Craig Hlavaty posted a heartfelt Facebook tribute to Bush, who he spent years reporting on.

"His press manager would ask him the questions I’d send over and I’d get prompt and humorous George-like replies about anything from Tex-Mex to the Astros. I’m sad I never got to meet him (met Barb once though) and talk about Houston like two regular guys. He and the missus are back together again and all is well," Hlavaty wrote on Facebook.

Check out the other ways Houstonians are remembering Bush and his legacy.

Bush served as president from 1989-1992. He will be buried in his family plot behind the Bush Library at Texas A&M alongside his wife, Barbara Bush, who died earlier this year. The plot is also home to their daughter, Robin, who died in 1953 at the age of 3. The university is also home to The Bush School of Government and Public Service.

The president's casket will arrive in College Station on Thursday. Congressional leaders in Washington D.C. announced that Bush will lie in state at the United States Capitol from Monday. Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. to Wednesday. Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will attend Bush's funeral at National Cathedral in Washington D.C.

In honor of Bush, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has invited Houstonians to Hermann Square in front of City Hall, 901 Bagby Street, at 7 p.m. to pay their respects to the 41st president.
"Wear or donate socks in honor of #GeorgeHWBush," Turner tweeted Sunday.

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Staff writer Feroze Dhanoa contributed to this story

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