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Day. As members return to the capitol after two weeks of gatheringings and work in their home districts, may they be renewed in energy to address the issues of these historic days. May a sincere love for and dedication to our form of government prevail over partisan interests, that our experiment in republican democracy might turn into a hopeful future. May we all be forever grateful that our nation was founded by gifted politicians. Founders who gave the world the great gift of Representative Government having rights guaranteed by a constitution truly inspired. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from washington, mr. Newhouse. Mr. New h ....
Communities and recognizing the Important Role that our immigrants and communities of color play in contributing to the success and vibrant see of this city and nation. So were celebrating a city, country and world, for all the people. Not just some. Now id like to acknowledge members of the councilor course. Present tonight are columbian andre garafo and ms. Luna gafaro. And from guatemala, sylvia may and Irish Council general robert odrisco, from japan, too and general kamono and the Mexican Council general, ms. Arnault and wilma gondoy and julio huerta and im sorry if im butchering your names. From the philippines we have jedd martin leona and from singapore daryl lau. Everyone is important. We have a lot of people so im going to read the names really fast. If i have not read your name, come see my staff at the front ....
And ceo of the association of american railroads. Jim cb, commissioner of the southwest chief and Front Range Passenger Rail commission, and jennifer homendy, Member NationalTransportation Safety board. I continue to be a strong supporter of our real industry both freight and passenger. Rail service is safe and efficient. It also reduces congestion on our highways and spurs economic growth. In mississippi, for example, we have 26 Freight Railroads, 2,400 miles of track, five of the seven class ones, two longdistance amtrak routes, 10 stations, and more than 100,000 annual riders. Rail is vital to mississippi. I have been a tireless advocate for the restoration of the gulf coast Passenger S ....
Mayor, mayor london breed. [cheers and applause. ] mayor breed thank you to everyontoeveryone who is joinin. No one celebrated pride like the city and county of San Francisco. Celebrate we must to make sure that our voices are heard and the federal government knows that no matter who you are and who you love, we will not be erased, not in america, not in San Francisco, not today. I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge some of the leadership we have in San Francisco, people who are making a difference. Thank you so much to our state senator scott weiner for being here, who you will hear from shortly. As well as our treasure who is with us today. Your fierce supervisor rafael mandelman. Community College Board member alex randolph. And supervisor safai and another ....
Routes, 10 stations and more than 100,000 annual riders. Rail is vital to mississippi. I have been a tireless advocate for the restoration of the gulf coast Passenger Service. It was suspended in 2005 after hurricane katerina. With funding support from dot , amtrak in the states im , pleased to report that mississippi, louisiana and alabama are likely again to have this amtrak route and that will give mississippi a third amtrak route. Restoration of the service would support growing populations centers, connect tourist destinations, bring new jobs and improve the regions quality of life. This will make a positive difference for the communities and the people of the mississippi gulf coast. This hearing provides opportunity to examine the state of Passenger Rail and consider how to support existing routes like the southwest chief and restore gulf port gulf coast service. In ....