Federal district named the new capital from washington in 1791, they not only altered the wartime commanderinchief but also acknowledge his Guiding Role in the selection of the young Nations Seat of government. Although he didnt live to see the Government Official relocate here come his Nation Shape the national capital for years to come. In George Washington final Battle Robert Watson highlights washingtons political skills and reveals how he worked behind the scenes to establish the new city. Robert watson is distinguished professor of american studies at lynn university, and senior fellow at the florida joint center for citizenship. Hes the author of numerous books on history and politics including the Ghost Ship of brooklyn, the nazi titanic, and americas first crisis the workweek and 12. And his edit of two encyclopedias the the american president an american first ladies. Professor watson has served on the board of the harry truman foundation, that Calvin Coolidge memorial founda
President Walton Madam clerk, do we have any Restrictions Today . Clerk yes. We will make those provisions to expand the democratic practice for inperson meetings to the public. Until then, we will provide the virtual participation utilizing the remote callin system. For the public, the best way to provide your public Comment Today and to avoid the Signal Delay from either the live stream at www. Sfgov. Org or from the citys sfgov channel 26 is to listen from your touch tone phone. You will be in live sync to listen to the proceeding and to provide your public comment. The Telephone Number is streaming on your screen. It is 415 6550001. When you hear the prompt, enter the meeting i. D. That is 146 408 6781. Press pound twice and you will have joined the meeting as a listener. Then you should Press Star three and listen carefully for the prompt, you have been unmuted and you may begin speaking your comments. Regarding general public comment that i believe is item 17, item 44. Excuse me.
Husbands life was cut short in the line of duty. Rose then left to raise her four children ages 9, 6, 4, and 1 at that time. Rose and her children settled in Tai Pei where she took on a job in the Air Force working for her family. All four children later graduated from university and studied overseas. In 1981, she immigrated to the United States in contrast to the early parts of her life, she would live a quiet life in orange county dedicated to her family and especially her grandchildren. On saturday morning, june 12th, this past month, rose passed away due to Organ Failure caused by aging. She was 96 years old as i said and shes survived by her son, his wife mandy her daughter vivian and her husband bill, her son, her other son, all of whom she loved dearly. And lastly, colleagues, i just want to say a special Thanks Today to acknowledge dan de kozio. And dan was a native dan is a native san franciscan born and raised in San Francisco in Knowy Valley and burlingame. Dan grew up with
Minute. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for one minute. Mr. Payne thank you, madam speaker. To the gentleman on the right, id like to use a great quote from somebody that all of you loved over there. There you go again. As the chairman i rise today in opposition to the amendments offered en bloc and the one offered by mr. Perry that would prohibit expansion of amtrak service. I strongly oppose the prohibition which would prevent amtrak from expanding their network across the country. Allowing amtrak to expand their network will connect communities and create new opportunities. It is vital we add new service top underserved cities and not just maintain the status quo. I urge my colleagues to oppose the amentse offered enolympic. And i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. The gentleman from oregon. For what purpose does the gentleman from arkansas seek recognition . Before i yield to my to my colleague, it is my understa