OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

GEORGE W. BUSH

State of Texas

October 1, 1997

Dear Mrs. Sarsfield:

Thank you for your letter about your plans to visit Texas.

From rugged mountains to pine forests, from rolling plains to the Gulf Coast, Texas provides something for everyone.

Whether you love the country or city life, you will find Texas is right for you. In the Lone Star State, you can experience the spirit of the West, visit historic Spanish missions, dance the Texas two-step, see working ranches, and meet cowboys. More than 1,000 miles of the United States-Mexico border provide a wonderful opportunity to shop and learn more about our Hispanic neighbors who have so influenced and enriched our state. Our cities host first-class cuisine, museums, entertainment and parks. In either country or city, you will find a rich, diverse culture and a unique sense of history and tradition.

Visit the Alamo, our State Capitol, bustling cities, the Rio Grande Valley, the Gulf Coast, or our desert and mountains. For more details about these destinations you may visit the Texas travel homepage on the Internet at http://www.TravelTex.com.

Everywhere you go, you will find Texas is filled with friendly, proud and independent folks. So, relax, feel at home and experience the warm Texas welcome that awaits you.

Sincerely,

George W. Bush
Governor