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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: S S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Speechwriting, White House Office of Series: Speech File Backup Files Subseries: Chron File, 1989-1993 OA/ID Number: 13799 Folder ID Number: 13799-014 Folder Title: Alabama [Sports] Hall of Fame Video 2/21/92 [OA 7568] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 22 3 3 Smith/Grossman February 11, 1992 Draft One ALABAMA PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: VIDEO ALABAMA HALL OF FAME FRIDAY, FEB. 21, 1992 either Gov may know the Lt.gov show next up Larry Tom [York], thank you for that introduction. Governor Hunt. Striplin. Members of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, ladies and gentlemen. It is an honor to be with you by video on will this special weekend. // As you know, I planned to be with you tonight -- but events have kept me in Washington. Yet I want to congratulate you on the official opening of your new museum. And I want to thank the In when Alabama Sports Háll of Fame for naming me the Distinguished American Sportsman of 1992. // with I was thrilled when Larry Striplin told me that only Bob Hope and Hugh Culverhouse had received this award -- and when I In letter learned of the other great names in your Hall of Fame. / Among them is our good friend Ray Scott. Ray and I fish every year at his home in Pint Lala. / One time he and I were talking about Bill Bright, who will lead tomorrow's prayer breakfast. I said I liked Bill's emphasis on miracles. Ray said: "Speaking of miracles, when was the last time you caught a fish?" // Well, whether it's fishing or hunting or baseball or football, the sports I love are Alabama-bred. // I'm glad of that -- and the chance to close with words from the most beloved is. 2 Alabamian of them all. / Once, Bear Bryant was asked whether he could walk on water. He said, "I don't say I can't or I can. But if I do, I do it before most people get up in the morning." Bear Bryant may not have walked on water. He did walk in the spirit which makes America great. I speak of love of family / belief in work / love of country / above all, belief in God. // I am proud to follow his example -- and to receive this award. Thank you, and God bless this wondrous land -- the United States of America. # # # # Smith/Grossman February 11, 1992 Draft One ALABAMA PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: VIDEO ALABAMA HALL OF FAME FRIDAY, FEB. 21, 1992 Tom [York], thank you for that introduction. Governor Hunt. Larry Striplin. Members of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, ladies and gentlemen. It is an honor to be with you by video on this special weekend. // As you know, I planned to be with you tonight -- but events have kept me in Washington. Yet I want to congratulate you on the official opening of your new museum. And I want to thank the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame for naming me the Distinguished American Sportsman of 1992. // I was thrilled when Larry Striplin told me that only Bob Hope and Hugh Culverhouse had received this award -- and when I learned of the other great names in your Hall of Fame. / Among them is our good friend Ray Scott. Ray and I fish every year at his home in Pint Lala. // One time he and I were talking about Bill Bright, who will lead tomorrow's prayer breakfast. I said I liked Bill's emphasis on miracles. Ray said: "Speaking of miracles, when was the last time you caught a fish?" // Well, whether it's fishing or hunting or baseball or football, the sports I love are Alabama-bred. // I'm glad of that -- and the chance to close with words from the most beloved 2 Alabamian of them all. / Once, Bear Bryant was asked whether he could walk on water. He said, "I don't say I can't or I can. But if I do, I do it before most people get up in the morning." Bear Bryant may not have walked on water. He did walk in the spirit which makes America great. I speak of love of family / belief in work / love of country / above all, belief in God. // I am proud to follow his example -- and to receive this award. Thank you, and God bless this wondrous land -- the United States of America. # # # # Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and Museum ASHOF BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON CIVIC CENTER P.O. Box 10163, Birmingham, AL 35202-0163, (205) 323-6665 William L. Legg Executive Director (205) 323-6665 August 2/2/202 14, 1991 CONTACT LARRY STRIPLIN 263623 BOARD MEMBERS The Honorable George Bush SCRIPT 6 Larry D. Striplin, Jr. President, The United States Chairman Selma The White House SEnT noon BY a/11/92* Elbert S. Jemison, Jr. Washington, D. C. Vice-Chairman Birmingham John D. Clements Dear Mr. President: Garner Treasurer Birmingham Dwight L. Carlisle, Jr. The Board of Directors of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame takes Alexander City pleasure in informing you that you have been elected our Reggie Copeland, Sr. Mobile Distinguished American Sportsman for 1992. This prestigious Steuart Evans award, commissioned by the State of Alabama, is awarded to one Huntsville who has had a profound influence on sports in America. Past Earl Goodwin Selma recipients of the award include Bob Hope, Hall Thompson, Gaylon McCollough founder of Shoal Creek Golf Club, Jack Warner, renowned Birmingham equestrian, Hugh Culverhouse of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Ben Reeves Eufaula Ray Scott, your very good friend. You may well remember Ray's Ellis Taylor induction in 1990 when you so graciously cut a tape Jasper congratulating Ray and our other inductees into the ASHOF. Mr. President, our induction weekend in February 1992 will be a very special occasion because we will be dedicating our new $8,000,000 ASHOF Museum located in the Birmingham- Jefferson Civic Center complex. Several events are scheduled for the weekend including a press conference at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center, site of most of our activities, on Friday, February 21, a dinner that evening by invitation only. The Distinguished American Sportsman Award can be presented at that dinner on Friday evening or at our regular induction banquet the following evening. On Saturday morning we will have a prayer breakfast; Dr. Billy Graham has been invited to lead that event. At noon on Saturday the ladies will be guests at a luncheon at The Club where Millie Cooper, Dr. Kenneth Cooper's wife, will be the speaker. Our regular induction banquet takes place on Saturday evening. We know you have a very busy schedule, and we appreciate that, but you have been so close to athletics and the people of Alabama. You would honor us by allowing us to honor you as the Distinguished American Sportsman. The requisites for this award stipulate that the recipient must be present to receive the award, and we are hoping that you can be here. The past recipients of this award have agreed to be here to help us celebrate this gala event. It would be great if you could be here to play golf with Bob Hope and Charles Barkley at Shoal Creek during your visit. I would hope that you would allow us to honor you and be a part of the week which Governor Guy Hunt has designated "Alabama's Sports Reunion." We anticipate that most of the living inductees of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame will be on hand for this celebration. We look forward to hearing from you, and we are tremendously excited about your being our 1992 Distinguished American Sportsman. Sincerely, Larry Larry D Striplin, he Jr. Striple, J LDS/dt Smith/Grossman February 11, 1992 Draft One ALABAMA PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: VIDEO ALABAMA HALL OF FAME FRIDAY, FEB. 21, 1992 Tom [York], thank you for that introduction. Governor Hunt. Larry Striplin. Members of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, ladies and gentlemen. It is an honor to be with you by video on this special weekend. // As you know, I planned to be with you tonight -- but events have kept me in Washington. Yet I want to congratulate you on the official opening of your new museum. And I want to thank the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame for naming me the Distinguished American Sportsman of 1992. // I was thrilled when Larry Striplin told me that only Bob Hope and Hugh Culverhouse had received this award -- and when I learned of the other great names in your Hall of Fame. / Among them is our good friend Ray Scott. Ray and I fish every year at his home in Pint Lala. // One time he and I were talking about Bill Bright, who will lead tomorrow's prayer breakfast. I said I liked Bill's emphasis on miracles. Ray said: "Speaking of miracles, when was the last time you caught a fish?" // Well, whether it's fishing or hunting or baseball or football, the sports I love are Alabama-bred. 11 I'm glad of that -- and the chance to close with words from the most beloved 2 Alabamian of them all. / Once, Bear Bryant was asked whether he could walk on water. He said, "I don't say I can't or I can. But if I do, I do it before most people get up in the morning." Bear Bryant may not have walked on water. He did walk in the spirit which makes America great. I speak of love of family / belief in work / love of country / above all, belief in God. // I am proud to follow his example -- and to receive this award. Thank you, and God bless this wondrous land -- the United States of America. # # # # Smith/Grossman February 11, 1992 Draft One ALABAMA PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: VIDEO ALABAMA HALL OF FAME FRIDAY, FEB. 21, 1992 , thank you for that introduction. Honored guests, ladies and gentlemen. My good friend Billy Graham, who will lead tomorrow's prayer breakfast. // It is an honor be with you by video on this special weekend. I want to congratulate you on the official opening of your new museum. I also want to thank the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame for naming me the Distinguished American Sportsman of 1992. // Past recipients of this award include Bob Hope, Jack Warner, Hall Thompson, and Hugh Culverhouse. / Another recipient was our good friend Ray Scott. Ray and I fish every year at his home in Pint Lala. // One time he and I were talking about Billy Graham. I said I liked Billy's emphasis on miracles. Ray replied: "Speaking of miracles, when was the last time you caught a fish?" // Well, whether it's fishing or hunting or baseball or football, the sports I love are Alabama-bred. // I'm glad of that -- and of the chance to close with words from the finest Alabaman of them all. / Once, Bear Bryant was asked whether he an could walk on water. He said, "I don't say I can't or I can. But if I do, I do it before most people get up in the morning." 2 Bear Bryant didn't walk on water. He did walk in the spirit of which makes America great. I speak of love of family / believe- in work / love of country / above all, belief in God. // I am proud to follow his example -- and to receive this wonderful award. Thank you, and God bless this wondrous land -- the United States of America. # # # # Smith/Grossman February 11, 1992 Draft One ALABAMA PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: VIDEO ALABAMA HALL OF FAME FRIDAY, FEB. 21, 1992 , thank you for that introduction. Honored guests, ladies and gentlemen. My good friend Billy Graham, who will lead tomorrow's prayer breakfast : / is It is an honor be with you by video on this special weekend. I want to congratulate you on the official opening of your new museum. I also want to thank the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame for naming me the Distinguished American Sportsman of 1992. // Past recipients of this award include Bob Hope, Jack Warner, Hall Thompson, and Hugh Culverhouse. / Another recipient our and of couse my good friend Ray Scott. Ray and I fish every year at his home in Pint Lala. // One time he and I were talking about Billy Graham. said I said I liked Billy's emphasis on miracles. Ray replied. "Speaking of miracles, when was the last time you caught a fish?" // Well, whether it's fishing or hunting or baseball or football, the sports I love are Alabama-bred. 11 I'm glad of that -- and of the chance to close with words from the finest Alabamian of them all. / Once, Bear Bryant was asked whether he could walk on water. He said, "I don't say I can't or I can. But if I do, I do it before most people get up in the morning." There's no doubt 2 - Bear Bryant didn't walk on water ) He did walk in the spirit I A which makes America great. I speak of love of family / belief in work / love of country / above all, belief in God. // I am proud to follow his example -- and to receive this award. Thank you, and God bless this wondrous land -- the United States of America. # # # # 40 STARR SANDERS 13 PROPERTIES Dear Mr. President this invitation request delivered note is appropriate for Only a hand written, personally as conveyed to you lested office earlier the alabama you Sparts Hall of to have been Jame by receive its Distinguished american Spartsmon award for 1991. The banguet will be held on February 22 at this 7 PM. Your personal award acceptance of prestigious would be the ultimate climary to a America's Healthcare Partner One Chase Corporate Drive Suite 450 Birmingham, Alabama 35244 Phone 205/985-7770 Fax 205/985-4070 weekend dedicated to honoring do 13 the latest groups of enshrinees and beautiful new alabama Sparts finally opening the magnificantly Hall of Jame in Birmingham. Please attemyst to be present. you the people of alabama who you, will enjoy the evening, love thrill and "lock "the state for your '92 un. request Cherry joins wishes to Thank you for considering me this in sending am best Barbara Sincerely, But THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Dear Bart: Many thanks for the honor and the invitation on behalf of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. My scheduling office has been notified of this event, but I wanted to thank you personally for writing and including me. Barbara joins in sending best wishes to you and Cherry for a happy holiday season. Sincerely, G Be I'm honored you went Mr. Bart Starr me to come! Starr Sanders Properties Suite 450 One Chase Corporate Drive Birmingham, Alabama 35244 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 91 DEC 16 A8: 29 DATE: 12/13/91 NOTE FOR: SAM SKINNER The President has reviewed the attached, and it is forwarded to you for your: Information Action KK Thank you. PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary (x2702) cc: Sig Rogich Kathy Super Rose Zamaria THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DATE: 12/13/91 FROM THE PRESIDENT To: SAM SKINNER This might be a great event and coming at a good time. GB CC: Sig Rogich Kathy Super Rose Zamaria Ta Yuka SCRIPT FOR PRESIDENT BUSH ALABAMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION BANQUET FEBRUARY 22, 1992 Vill I WANT TO SEND SPECIAL GREETINGS TO MY FRIENDS IN ALABAMA I HAD PLANNED TO BE WITH YOU THIS EVENING, BUT AS YOU MIGHT KNOW, EVENTS BOTH DOMESTIC AND ABROAD, DEMAND AN EVER-INCREASING PRESENCE AT MY WASHINGTON OFFICE. IT IS ONLY THIS THAT KEEPS ME FROM BEING IN BIRMINGHAM TONIGHT TO ACCEPT THIS SINGULAR AWARD IN PERSON. I WAS THRILLED WHEN CHAIRMAN LARRY STRIPLIN NOTIFIED ME THAT THE BOARD HAD VOTED ME TO RECEIVE THE DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN SPORTSMAN AWARD. AND WHEN I LEARNED THAT ONLY TWO OTHER AMERICANS HAD RECEIVED SUCH A DISTINCTION, I WAS SINGULARLY IMPRESSED. BECAUSE THOSE PEOPLE, BOB HOPE AND HUGH CULVERHOUSE, HAVE BECOME AMERICAN, INDEED GLOBAL SYMBOLS OF THE MANY THINGS THAT ARE GOOD AND RIGHT WITH THIS COUNTRY. I AM HONORED TO BE PLACED ALONGSIDE THEM. LIKE MANY OF YOU I WAS NOT A GIFTED ATHLETE, BUT THE FIRES OF COMPETITION BURNED BRIGHTLY ENOUGH TO PUSH ME TO MODEST ACHIEVEMENTS IN MANY GAMES. BUT THE VALUES LEARNED IN COMPETING HAVE BEEN OF INCALCULABLE VALUE THROUGHOUT MY LIFE AS A YOUNGSTER. AS NAVY PILOT IN WWII, AND CERTAINLY FOR THE TOUGHEST JOB ON THE PLANET, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. THAT IS WHY I STILL KEEP ACTIVE IN MANY GMES TENNIS, GOLF, JOGGING, HORSESHOES AND FISHING AND THAT IS ALSO WHY I CONSTANTLY URGE OTHER AMERICANS, YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE, TO KEEP ACTIVE TO GET OUT THERE AND DO SOMETHING. IN PAST YEARS I HAVE HEARD AND READ MANY FINE THINGS ABOUT THE ALABAMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME, AND I CONTINUE TO BE AMAZED THAT A STATE WITH SUCH A RELATIVELY SMALL POPULATION HAS PRODUCED SO MANY ATHLETES WHO HAVE ACHIEVED SO MUCH AGAINST THE BEST COMPETITION IN THE WORLD. PRESIDENT'S SCRIPT PAGE 2 THAT WORLD WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE LEGENDARY NAMES LIKE JOE LOUIS AND BEAR BRYANT JESSE OWENS AND SHUG JORDAN HANK AARON AND JOHN HEISMAN MEL ALLEN AND BART STARR AND MORE THAN 150 OTHER INDUCTEES WHO CHALLENGED THEMSELVES TO BE THE BEST THAT THEY COULD BE. AND SINCE I PROMISED TO BE YOUR EDUCATION PRESIDENT, I AM ESPECIALLY PLEASED TO HEAR OF THE SUCCESS OF YOUR BRYANT-JORDAN SCHOLAR ATHLETE PROGRAM. IT IS NOTEWORTHY THAT MO THAN 90% OF TODAY'S CEO'S OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE HAD STRONG BACKGROUNDS IN ATHLETIC COMPETITION. AND WHO ACCEPTED THE SAME CHALLENGES IN ACADEMICS. THOSE YOUNG PEOPLE YOU HONOR EACH YEAR HAVE LEARNED VALUES THAT WILL LAST THEM A LIFETIME. I ALSO WANT TO CONGRATULATE THIS YEAR'S INDUCTEES THE OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL FOOT- BALL PLAYERS, DIETER BROCK, MIKE FULLER AND THE WIZARD OF OZ, OZZIE NEWSOME; BASEBALL STANDOUT CLAY CARROLL; COACHING GREAT DON SALLS; AND THE INCREDIBLE TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY EXPLOITS OF "DIDDY" SEIBELS OF SEWANEE. AND TO DR. JIM ANDREWS, A PIONEER IN THE TREATMENT OF SPORTS INJURIES, WHO HAS BEEN SELECTED DISTINGUISHED ALABAMA SPORTSMAN I COMMEND ALL OF YOU. LET ME SAY HELLO TO MY FISHING BUDDY, RAY SCOTT. AND I HOPE I CAN ARRANGE MY SCHEDULE SO THAT BARBARA AND I CAN VISIT PINTLAIA SOON AND CATCH SOME MORE OF THOSE FIGHTING ALABAMA BASS. I HAVE HEARD GLOWING TRIBUTES TO YOUR NEW SPORTS HALL OF FAME THAT IT IS WITHOUT DOUBT THE FINEST SUCH FACILITY ON THE PLANET AND I LOOK FORWARD TO VISITING IT SOON. ONCE AGAIN, IN CLOSING, LET ME SAY THAT I AM PROPERLY IMPRESSED AND EXTREMELY PLEASED PRESIDENT'S SCRIPT PAGE 3 TO BE NAMED DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN SPORTSMAN OF THE ALABAMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME. AND BY THE WAY, PLEASE LET MR. HOPE KNOW THAT. I LET DAN OFF FROM WORK THIS YEAR TO COME AND PLAY IN HIS GOLF TOURNAMENT BUT NEXT YEAR, I'LL BE IN PAIM SPRINGS AND HE'LL HAVE TO STAY HOME AND BABYSIT CONGRESS.