United states. The only textile in the historical artifact collection is the flag from the battle of san jacinto. It normally hangs on the dais behind the speakers rostrum. We only have it on display when the legislature is in session. It is very fragile and we try to keep it protected under the red drapery. We usually have a replica hanging in its place because the legislature will gavel in it january of 2015. We have the original on display and its one of those iconic Texas History artifacts all of our School Children who come to the capital to learn about Texas History, to learn about capital history and how to be a good citizen. They have the opportunity to see artifacts of close and personal. The capital welcomes more than a million visitors every year and we are thankful to be able to show them not only the capital itself and its wonderful historical furnishings and interiors, but we have a number of monuments on the Capitol Grounds to various causes. On the south rounds, we have
Coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers room, washington, d. C. , march 2, 2015. I hereby appoint the honorable tom emmer to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed john a. Boehner, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house of january 6, 2015, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leadership for morning hour debate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to five minutes but in no event shall debate continue beyond 1 50 p. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from hawaii, mr. Takai for five minutes.
Wild ride. A crashfilled indy 500 after a dangerous week on the track. Drivers colliding just seconds in. Cars ripped to shreds. Even an accident on pit road. And the winner of the indianapolis 500 is juan Pablo Montoya. And the heartpounding end to the greatest spectacle in racing. And good morning, america. From all of us on this memorial day, we want to join in honoring our troops this morning. Those who have sacrificed everything for our country. Thats right. In fact, we want to take a live look there at Arlington National cemetery. President obama will be there later this morning laying a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier. And bob woodruff will be here. But we begin with the flooding in the south. Thousands forced to evacuate. Dozens rescued from raging waters and abcs phillip mena is in one of the hardest hit areas, wimberley, texas. Good morning. Reporter where im standing was completely submerged. Floodwaters were this high and rushed with so much force that they ripped
What went wrong. Wild ride. A crashfilled indy 500 after a dangerous week on the track. Drivers colliding just seconds in. Cars ripped to shreds. Even an accident on pit road. And the winner of the indianapolis 500 is juan Pablo Montoya. And the heartpounding end to the greatest spectacle in racing. And good morning, america. From all of us on this memorial day, we want to join in honoring our troops this morning. Those who have sacrificed everything for our country. Thats right. In fact we want to take a live look there at Arlington National cemetery. President obama will be there later this morninglaying a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier. And bob woodruff will be here. Thousands forced to evacuate. Dozens rescued from raging water waters and abcs phillip mena is in one of the hardest hit areas, wimberley, texas. Reporter this was completely submerged. Floodwaters were this high and rushed with so much force that they ripped these homes right from their foundation. Oh my god
What went wrong. Wild ride. A crashfilled indy 500 after a dangerous week on the track. Drivers colliding just seconds in. Cars ripped to shreds. Even an accident on pit road. And the winner of the indianapolis 500 is juan Pablo Montoya. And the heartpounding end to the greatest spectacle in racing. And good morning, america. From all of us on this memorial day, we want to join in honoring our troops this morning. Those who have sacrificed everything for our country. Thats right. In fact we want to take a live look there at Arlington National cemetery. President obama will be there later this morninglaying a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier. And bob woodruff will be here. Thousands forced to evacuate. Dozens rescued from raging water waters and abcs phillip mena is in one of the hardest hit areas, wimberley, texas. Reporter this was completely submerged. Floodwaters were this high and rushed with so much force that they ripped these homes right from their foundation. Oh my god