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August 28, 2007

Bush Library Foundation Announces Architect
for George W. Bush Presidential Library

MIDLAND, TX — Following a decision by President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush, the George W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation today announced that Robert A.M. Stern Architects LLP has been selected to design the Presidential Library and Museum for America's 43rd President.

"As we remain in exclusive discussions with Southern Methodist University and hope to announce a final decision on the location of the library later this year, we believe it is important to take this step of naming the architect to allow for the design process to begin moving forward," said Donald L. Evans, who is leading the library effort. "Robert A.M. Stern brings deep resources and broad experience to this important project."

Boasting a staff of more than three hundred architects and designers, Robert A.M. Stern is one of America's most respected architecture firms. Over its 38-year history, Robert A.M. Stern has won numerous awards including National Honor Awards of the American Institute of Architects. Robert A.M. Stern has extensive experience designing academic buildings, libraries and museums, making the firm especially well-suited for the project. Mr. Stern is also the Dean of the Yale School of Architecture.

In addition to the library and museum, the firm will design a policy institute to be associated with the library. The institute will be a forum for scholarly study and the exchange of ideas.

The President and Mrs. Bush made the decision to award Robert A.M. Stern the commission following a meeting with Robert A.M. Stern, founding partner of the firm, at their ranch in Crawford, TX, this past Thursday, August 23. The architect was selected with the aid of a five member committee that began meeting in April. The Committee included First Lady Laura Bush, Roland Betts, Deedie Rose, Witold Rybczynski, and Marvin Bush. The committee interviewed three firms earlier this month before recommending Robert A.M. Stern to the President.

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