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  WHITE HOUSE STATE DINNER

STATE DINNER IN HONOR OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES AND MRS. FOX
  
September 5, 2001 7:30 PM
  
GUEST LIST
  
The President and Mrs. Bush
His Excellency The President of the United Mexican States and Mrs. Marta Fox
His Excellency Dr. Jorge Castaeda, Secretary of Foreign Relations
His Excellency Santiago Creel, Secretary of the Interior
The Honorable Luis Felipe Bravo-Mena, President of the National Executive Committee PAN
The Honorable Amalia Garcia, President of the National Executive Committee PRD
The Honorable Dulce Maria Sauri, President of the National Executive Committee PRI
The Honorable Beatriz Paredes, President of the Chamber of Deputies
The Honorable Diego Fernandez-Cevallos, President of the Chamber of Senators
The Honorable Felipe Calderan, President of the Committee of Political Coordination Chamber of Deputies
Mr. Ricardo Salinas, President of TV Azteca
Mr. Lorenzo Zambrano, Director-General of CEMEX
Mr. Emilio Azcarraga, President of Televisa
Mr. Carlos Slim, President of Carso Group
Mr. Moises Saba, Businessman, Mexican Textiles
Mr. Enrique Krauze, Political Analyst
Mr. Sergio Aguayo, Political Analyst
The Honorable Spencer Abraham, Secretary of Energy
Mrs. Jane Abraham
Mr. Tobin Armstrong, Armstrong, Texas
The Honorable Anne Armstrong
The Honorable John Ashcroft, Attorney General
Mrs. Janet Ashcroft
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., United States Senator (D-DE)
Mrs. Jill Biden
The Honorable Henry Bonilla, United States Representative (R-TX)
Mrs. Deborah Knapp Bonilla
The Honorable Jeb Bush, Governor of Florida
Mrs. Columba Bush, First Lady of Florida
The Honorable Andrew H. Card, Jr., Chief of Staff to the President
The Reverend Kathleene B. Card, Trinity United Methodist Church
The Vice President
The Honorable Lynne V. Cheney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
Mr. Douglas N. Daft, Chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company
Mrs. Delphine Daft
The Honorable Thomas A. Daschle, United States Senator (D-SD)
The Honorable Linda Hall Daschle, Baker, Donelson, Bearman and Caldwell
The Honorable Jeffrey Davidow, American Ambassador to Mexico
Mrs. Joan Davidow
The Honorable Pete V. Domenici, United States Senator (R-NM)
Mrs. Nancy Domenici
Maestro Placido Domingo, Tenor and Artistic Director, Washington and Los Angeles Operas
Mrs. Marta Domingo, Opera Director
The Honorable Clint Eastwood
Mrs. Dina Ruiz Eastwood
Mr. Roger A. Enrico, Vice Chairman, PepsiCo
Mrs. Rosemary Enrico
The Honorable Donald Burnham Ensenat, Chief of Protocol, United States
Mrs. Taylor Ensenat
Mr. Emilio Estefan, Jr., Producer and Chairman, Estefan Enterprises
Ms. Lili Estefan, Host, Univision (niece)
The Honorable Donald L. Evans, Secretary of Commerce
Mrs. Susan M. Evans
The Honorable Tony Garza, Commissioner, Texas Railroad Commission
Mrs. DeAnna Ortiz (sister)
The Honorable Richard Gephardt, United States Representative (D-MO)
Mrs. Jane Gephardt
The Honorable Alberto R. Gonzales, Counsel to the President
Mrs. Rebecca Gonzales
The Honorable Phil Gramm, United States Senator (R-TX)
The Honorable Wendy Lee Gramm, Director of the Regulatory Studies Program, Mercatus Center, George Mason University
Mr. Darrell Green, Founder, Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation and Cornerback, Washington Redskins
Mrs. Jewell Green
The Honorable Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System
Ms. Andrea Mitchell, NBC Chief Correspondent for Foreign Affairs
The Honorable Stephen Hadley, Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor
Mrs. Ann Hadley
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of Representatives (R/Illinois)
Mrs. Jean Hastert
The Honorable Jesse Helms, United States Senator (R-NC)
Mrs. Dorothy Helms
Mr. George Herrera, President and CEO, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. Linda Allen Herrera, Director of Communications for the Office of the Secretary Department of Health and Human Services
The Honorable Jane Dee Hull, Governor of Arizona
Dr. Terrance Hull
Mr. Brit Hume, Managing Editor, Fox News, Washington, DC
Mrs. Kim Schiller Hume, Bureau Chief, Fox News, Washington, DC
Mr. Ray L. Hunt, Chairman, Hunt Consolidated, Inc.
Mr. Hunter L. Hunt, President, Hunt Power, LP (son)
The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison, United States Senator (R-TX)
Mr. Ray Hutchison, Partner, Vinson and Elkins
The Honorable Henry J. Hyde, United States Representative (R-IL)
Ms. Judith Wolverton, Chief of Staff to The Honorable Henry J. Hyde
Mr. Luis A. Jimenez, Artist
Mrs. Susan Jimenez
The Honorable Trent Lott, United States Senator (R-MS)
Mrs. Tricia Lott
His Eminence, Cardinal Roger Mahony, Archbishop of Los Angeles
Mr. Thomas A. Chabolla, Secretariat Director for Pastoral and Community Services Archdiocese of Los Angeles (guest)
The Honorable John F. Maisto, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs, National Security Council
Mrs. Maria Maisto
The Honorable Abel Maldonado, Assemblyman, 33rd District, California Legislature
Mrs. Laura Maldonado
Mr. D. R. "Dee" Margo, CEO, John D. Williams Company, El Paso, Texas
Mrs. Adair Margo, President, Adair Margo Gallery, El Paso, Texas
The Honorable Mel Martinez, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Mrs. Kitty Martinez
The Honorable John McCain, United States Senator (R-AZ)
Mrs. Cindy McCain
The Honorable Norman Y. Mineta, Secretary of Transportation
Mrs. Deni Mineta
Mr. Anthony Munoz, Pro Football Hall of Fame - 1998
Mrs. Dianne Munoz
Mr. Eduardo Najera, Dallas Mavericks, National Basketball Association
Mrs. Jennifer Najera
Ms. Sylvia Orozco, Executive Director, Mexic-Arte Museum
Mrs. Aurora Orozco, Author (mother)
The Honorable Rick Perry, Governor of Texas
Mrs. Anita Perry, First Lady of Texas
The Honorable Colin L. Powell, Secretary of State
Mrs. Alma Powell
The Chief Justice of the United States
The Honorable Janet Rehnquist, Inspector General
Department of Health and Human Services (daughter) The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
The Reverend Matt Hennessee, President and CEO, Quiktrak (guest)
Dr. Ricardo Romo, President, University of Texas at San Antonio
Dr. Harriett Romo, Associate Professor of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies University of Texas at San Antonio
Mr. Pedro Sevcec, Anchor, Telemundo
Mrs. Raquelin Gonzalez
General Henry H. Shelton, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Mrs. Carolyn Shelton
The Honorable Alan K. Simpson, Former United States Senator (R/Wyoming)
Mrs. Ann S. Simpson
Mr. Warren W. Tichenor, San Antonio, Texas
Mrs. Rhonda S. Tichenor
Mrs. Sara Martinez Tucker, President and CEO, Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Mr. Greg A. Tucker, CEO, Tucker and Company
Ms. Dawn Upshaw, Soprano
Dr. Michael Nott
The Honorable Ann M. Veneman, Secretary of Agriculture
Mr. Kevin Herglotz, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Agriculture (guest)
The Honorable Robert Zoellick, United States Trade Representative
  
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS REGARDING THE STATE DINNER
  
Media Contact Information
Mrs. Bush's Press Office: (202) 456-6313

President and Mrs. Bush are honored to host his Excellency and Mrs. Fox for the first State Dinner of the Bush Administration, on Wednesday, September 5, 2001.

Who is invited to the State Dinner?
A diverse representation of guests from across the country, including elected officials, cabinet members, community leaders, academicians, business leaders and entertainers. Invitations were created by the White House calligraphers and were mailed in July. One hundred thirty six guests will be hosted.

What is the menu?
The White House Chef Walter Scheib has served his creations at the White House for 7 years. Roland Mesnier is the White House Pastry Chef, responsible for creating the dessert. His works of art have pleased guests and residents for twenty-two years.

How are the wines selected?
The wines served at the State Dinner, like the menu, are chosen to highlight the ties that exist between the two countries. For the Mexico State Dinner, two excellent wines, representing the best in American Viticulture, that were hand-crafted by first generation Mexican Americans, will be served.

Where does the dinner take place?
The dinner will take place in the State Dining Room, on the State Floor, following a reception in the East Room of the State Floor. Entertainment will also take place in the East Room.

How many guests will be in attendance?
One hundred thirty-six guests will be seated in the State Dining Room.

How are guests seated?
A member of the Bush Administration will serve as the table host at each table. A member of the Mexican delegation sits to the table host's right. Traditionally, couples are separated. Guests will receive escort envelopes for seating upon arrival at the White House.

What are the floral arrangements?
Chief Florist Nancy Clarke, who has worked in the White House Flower Shop for nearly 20 years, has helped Mrs. Bush select a beautiful arrangement of cream hydrangea, white Casablanca lilies, white roses, and limes. The flowers began arriving at the White House on Thursday, August 30.

The Tablesettings?
Sage colored damask tablecloths will cover the thirteen tables. The Clinton China, which is white and gold, the Vermeil Flatware, the Morgantown Crystal, and gold candlesticks, with cream colored tapers, will be used at each table. The floral centerpieces will be in bamboo-style Vermeil baskets.

What is on the itinerary for entertainment?
Marine Orchestra, during the guest reception in the East Room.
Brass horns and strolling strings during dessert in the State Dining Room. Soprano, Ms. Dawn Upshaw will perform for the after-dinner entertainment accompanied by pianist Stephan Pretsman.

Who are the Social Secretaries?
The Social Secretary is Catherine Fenton. Mrs. Fenton served as Deputy Social Secretary for President Reagan for five years and to former President Bush for four years. Her deputy is Mrs. Jeanie Figg who served in President Reagan's and former President Bush's office.

In the last twenty years, when were State Dinners hosted for Presidents of Mexico?
President Reagan hosted a State Dinner for President Lopez Portillo, June 9, 1981.
President Bush hosted a State Dinner for President Salinas de Gortari, October 3, 1989.
President Clinton hosted a State Dinner for President Zedillo, October 10, 1995.
  
DINNER MENU & TABLE ARRANGEMENTS
  
Maryland Crab and Chorizo Pozole
Summer Vegetables
Mi Sueno Chardonnay "Caneros" 1999

Pepita Crusted Bison
Poblano Whipped Potatoes
Fava Bean and Chanterelle Ragout
Apple Chipotle Sauce
Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon "Hillside Select" 1994

Salad of Gold and Red Tomatoes
Mache and Micro Greens
Sherry Dressing

Mango and Coconut Ice Cream Dome
Peaches
Red Chile Pepper Sauce     Tequila Sabayon
Schramsberg "Cremant" 1997
  
ENTERTAINMENT
  
Dawn Upshaw
Soprano
Two-time Grammy Award winner Dawn Upshaw made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 1984 and since then has performed throughout the world in both classical and popular music. She appears regularly in recital and on the opera stage in Paris, London, and Vienna, as well as having made over 50 recordings, ranging from German lieder to the Rodgers & Hart Songbook. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, she grew up near Chicago where she began singing folk music with her family. Ms. Upshaw's program for the State Dinner on September 5 draws on music from the last century by American, Latin American, and Spanish composers including Leonard Bernstein, Manuel de Falla, and others.

Stephen Prutsman
Piano
One of the most versatile and brilliant pianists of today, Stephen Prutsman has performed as an orchestral soloist and recitalist in prestigious music centers throughout America, Europe, and Japan. An Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient, he was also a medalist at the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition and the Queen Elizabeth International Music Competition. He is also active as a composer and arranger, and his works have been performed by Dawn Upshaw, the Kronos Quartet, and Yo-Yo Ma, among others.
  


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