To satisfy the legislation on the code, we pushed the number of twobedrooms and threebedrooms above the 40 percent minimum. And if you are to count the one bedrooms plus dens that we are also providing which is a new unit type we were able to provide by eliminating a substantial number of studios while maintaining the total unit count, we would be at a45 percent of our total units that would have twos and threes. The team is committed and we have repeatedly shared this as part of our outreach to ensuring that the housing that we are delivering is completely accessible. We recognize that the district is a very diverse district. Its a multilingual district. And in recognition of that have committed to posting workshops leading up the one year leading up to the opening of the building, every month, to assist with local residents who would like to enroll and apply in the bmr program to have their applications interpreted and translated and submitted to ensure access to the housing that we
Well, i understand the raking member is on his way. Since we have kind of a tight schedule and we have a quorum, ill start and he can give his Opening Statement. Here he is now. The committee will come to order. We want to welcome everyone on this hearing providing oversight to the Smithsonian Institution. In 1836 congress accepted a bequest from james smithson, an english scientist who had never visited the United States but nevertheless decided to leave his substantial fortune to our Young Country for the increase in diffusion of knowledge. Ten years later in 1846, the Smithsonian Institution was formally established by congress. In the 173 years since, the smithsonian has grown to a complex of 19 museums, Numerous Research centers, a library system, a network of more than 200 affiliate organizations, archives and the national zoo. Today the smithsonian serves as steward to more than 154 million artifacts, works of art and specimens. Visitors from across the country and around the wo
Still want to make sure to highlight a number of planes from her biography. Shes a professor of religion at princeton university. She holds a phd from harvard and is a recipient of the Macarthur Fellowship which is commonly known as a genius fellowship and she was awarded the National Humanities medal in 2015 and this is the highest award the federal government gives in to does our agency that nominates those individuals to the president. Broadly supported by the humanities for the endowment especially that discovered in 1945 and out of that group of scholarship and the author of the commercially successful books including of course which won the National Book award and book critics circle award. Beyond that leave the gospel of thomas. It continues to pursue research and interest and antiquity. Here though we are talking about a different become a more personal book, why religion. I might begin with the question that many of us, people of fai faith, what was your experience . First i w
Ms. Lofgren the committee will come to order and want to welcome everyone on this hearing of providing oversight of Smithsonian Institution. Scientist english never visited the United States and decided to leave his fortunate tune. 10e years later in 1846, the Smithsonian Institution was established by congress. In the 173 years since, the smithsonian has grown to a complex of 19 mumse,ry Search Centers and Library Centers and 200 affiliate organizations, archives and the national zoo. Today, the smithsonian serves as stewards to 15 million works of art and specimens. Visitors from across the country and around the world flock to see this broad collection and in 2018, there were 29 million visitors. The smithsonian works with entities to have research. Earlier this year, thanks in large part to the significant seasonian leadership, the first ever image of the black hole was unveiled to the public. I was honored to meet the scientist who was responsible for that photo. Last week, we lea
The people in and around houston who again find themselves dealing with serious damages due to flooding. May they and those many First Responders be safe as they begin the recovery of their community. May all that is done be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house her pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. Madam speaker. The speaker for what purpose does the gentleman from oregon seek recognition . Mr. Blumenauer pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, i demand a vote on the speakers approval of the journal. The speaker the question is on the approval of the speakers approval of the journal. Those in favor please say aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it. The journal stands approved. Mr. Blumenauer madam speaker. The speaker for what purpose does the gentleman from oregon further seek recognition . Mr. Blumenauer i object to the vote on the grounds that a q