it is now my pleasure to introduce alice yates, chief executive officer of the george and barbara bushoundation. [applause] >> thank you. what a special opportunity for family, friends and loved ones. former staff members. to gather here and honor first lady barbara bush. that's really beautiful here at the white house. mrs. trump, your kindness and generous hospitality is so appreciated. thank you. our thanks to judy for the kind introdukes, and your remarks were so lovely. and all the men and women of the united states postal service, thank you for recognizing mrs. bush in such a meaningful way during her centennial year. i can only imagine, and we talked about it a little bit, the memories that are flooding the minds of the members of the bush family, to be back here in the white house, to reflect on your mother, on your ganny, your beloved friend, your mentor, hows no tall judge it must feel. what a privilege to join you for an honor such as this. i want to take a moment to recognize president and mrs. bush's is on neil and daughter, doro bush cook. you along with your siblings kno