And the Voting Rights march from selma to montgomery, alabama. He has represented the First District since he was first elected to the house in 1986. This Award Ceremony is about half an hour. Welcome. I am the president and c. E. O. Of the u. S. Capitol historical society. It is my pleasure to welcome you here and also to share the welcome with Speaker John Boehner who is the honorary host for the evening. We are pleased you are all he a real pay tribute to gentle man, congressman john lewis and his commitment to civil rights. [applause] it is fittingly honored john ofis on the 50th anniversary the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. John was not a member of congress at that time he may his thought he was, but actions and those of his colleagues greatly influenced the enactment of this historic legislation. House Majority Leader Kevin Mccarthy is here tonight. I invite him to join me at the podium to offer his words of welcome. [applause] ron. Ank you, it is a great privilege to