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And good will on all principles on current negotiations. We thank you for the service of so many who work in this building whose labor provides the lubrication for the very public actions of the members of this assembly. Though each deserves special mention, bless especially this day, jay pierson, who works his last day of 34 years of faithful service on the floor of the house. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house her approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from new york, mr. Higgins. Mr. Higgins i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker pro tempore the chair will entertain requests for oneminute speeches.
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Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Public transit is available to get to the pavilion. The Santa Cruz Metro highway 17 express bus will run from santa cruz to san jose on its normal schedule this morning. Free vouchers will be available for those attending the Memorial Service. Amtrak, caltrain also serving downtown san jose are offering free travel for Law Enforcement personnel that might be going to the funerals. A memorial has been growing meanwhile outside the Santa Cruz Police Department Since the officers were killed more than a week ago. This is a live look at the memorial this morning as members of the department prepare to pay their final respects to their two fellow officers. Just an outpouring of support there. And, of course, kpix 5 will have live coverage of todays memorial and that starts today at noon. If you are driving in that area later on today you will want to take alternate routes this morning. Thats elizabeth. There should be delays on highway 17 with
Ceremony starting at noon. Anne makovec, kpix 5. There will be two locations in santa cruz where people can watch the service on a big screen. One is at the Kaiser Permanente arena at 140 front street the other at the del mar theater at 1124 pacific avenue. The live video feed from hp pavillion will begin at 11 00. The venues open up at 10 00. No tickets. Public transit is available to get to the pavilion. The 17 express bus will run from santa cruz as to san jose on its normal schedule this morning. Free vouchers will be available for those attending the Memorial Service. Amtrak and caltrain also serving downtown san jose. They are offering free rides for Law Enforcement personnel might be going to the service. Meanwhile a memorial has been growing outside the Santa Cruz Police Department Since the officers were killed more than a week ago. This is a live picture that continues to grow. Pictures, flowers, all from folks mourning the loss of the members of the department as they all pr