Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway (R-Texas), released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 757 designating a courthouse in Midland, TX the George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush United States Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building.
“I am pleased to finally have this courthouse designated for two former Presidents’ with West Texas roots” said Congressman Conaway. “We are grateful for their faithful stewardship of the powers entrusted to them and their legacy in advancing freedom, human dignity, and the rule of law across the globe.”
The newly named courthouse is located at 200 East Wall Street, Midland, Texas 79701, and is attached to a U.S. post office. The name on the building which includes courthouse and post office is the “George Mahon Federal Building United States Courthouse.” Congressman Conaway’s office worked with the General Services Administration (GSA), the U.S. Postal Service, the U.S. Courts and presiding Judge Rob Junell, to determine the best way to continue honoring him and the former Presidents with this designation. After this bill is signed into law, the new name of the building will be the “George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush United States Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building.
“It is fitting that we are choosing to name a court house in their honor today, because it is fidelity to the law, above all else, that secures the blessings of liberty these men worked so hard to promote. This courtroom will be a symbol of the triumph of law over violence, the triumph of free minds over the iron wills of dictators.”
“With more than twenty years of service in the White House, President George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush faithfully served and protected this nation. By renaming this courthouse in Midland, TX we are able to honor these two great Texans.”
