Cspan two as a public service. Ladies and gentlemen, the honorable nancy pelosi, speaker of the United States house ladies and gentlemen, the honorable nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. [applause] [applause] good morning, everyone. It is my privilege to welcome you to the statutory hall as we celebrate an american who personifies the daring and determined spirit of our nation, Amelia Earheart. On behalf of the congress, thank you all. To the leaders who fought so relentlessly for nearly a quarter of a century to ensure that amelia takes her rightful place here in the capital. Now, at this time, please stand as youre able, for the presentation of the colors and the natural anthem. [inaudible] [silence] ladies and gentlemen please remain standing for the invocation delivered by United States senator roger marshall, from kansas. First reading from the apostle paul to the young timothy. For god is given us a spirit of fear, or timidity, but a power, love, and self disc
Topeka area native Georgia Neese Clark Gray was the first female Treasurer of the United States. But she wasn't the last. Ever since, all U.S. Treasurers have been women. For Women's History Month, Commentator Katie Keckeisen has this remembrance of a remarkable Kansas woman.