STATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR GEORGE W. BUSH GOVERNOR MEMORANDUM TO: Hard Working Staff Members FROM: Governor DATE: April 3, 1995 I thought I would share with you a recent bit of Texas history which epitomizes our mission. My very close personal friend from Midland, Joe. J. O'Neill, III, recently loaned me a portrait entitled "A Charge to Keep" by W.H.D. Koerner. This beautiful painting will hang on my wall for the next four years. The reason I bring this up is that the painting is based upon the Charles Wesley hymn "A Charge to Keep I Have". I am particularly impressed by the second verse of this hymn. The second verse goes like this: " To serve the present age, my calling to fulfill; O may it all my powers engage to do my Master's will ." This is our mission. This verse captures our spirit. Joe was inspired to make this generous loan during the church service preceding the inaugural ceremonies. It was in this church service when we sang...