(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Below is a statement from Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine on the death of former First Lady Barbara Bush.
"Fran and I were sad to learn of the death of former First Lady Barbara Bush. We join with our fellow Ohioans in sending our sympathy and love to former President George H.W. Bush, and the entire Bush family.
"Barbara Bush was an American original who was devoted to her country, family, and friends, and encouraged all Americans to serve others.
"Fran and I were great admirers of Mrs. Bush, and we were very fortunate to have her as a guest at our Cedarville home in May of 1992 for a fundraising event. It was a beautiful day, and we have a treasured picture from that day of her and our family where Mrs. Bush is holding our youngest daughter, Anna, who was only three-weeks-old.
"Barbara Bush also graciously shared her recipe for Oatmeal Lace Cookies with Fran after she had them at a White House tea. Fran included Mrs. Bush’s recipe in the eighth edition of her DeWine Family Favorites cookbook.
"Today America has lost a treasured former First Lady. Fran and I join our fellow Ohioans and Americans in mourning the loss of a remarkable person – First Lady Barbara Bush."
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