Bush later met and married Laura Welch, a Midland native, and created some of his longest lasting friendships with a number of Midland residents who remain among the president-elect's closest advisers. Among those advisers was Midland resident Don Evans, who will become the head of the Department of Commerce in Bush's new administration. The sky's the limit here, and it's been that way for years. In addition to Bush, other famous former Midland residents include his father former President Bush and his brother, Jeb Bush, currently is governor of Florida. The Midland Chamber of Commerce released a special fall issue of its magazine spotlighting Midland's famous residents.
People are just joyous.
We're making history and to have had two presidents live in our hometown is mighty special. The reality of his family's and others in Midland's success is the American story, Bush said. Our country's a place of limitless hopes and possibilities, and nowhere is that spirit more alive than in the great state of Texas. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement .