JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.
Monday, January 6, 2003.
Met according to adjournment,
at eleven o’clock A.M., in an Informal Session, with Mrs. Walrath
of Stow in the Chair (having been appointed by the Speaker, under authority
conferred by Rule 5, to perform the duties of the Chair).
Prayer was offered by the
Reverend Robert F. Quinn, C.S.P., Chaplain of the House, as follows:
Gracious God, the Ultimate
Source of Our Hope and Trust, in a spirit of humility we offer this prayer
of praise and petition to You, Our Creator. We believe that You are present
to us and guide us throughout this entire day. Strengthened by Your assistance
and blessed with Your gift of wisdom we are confident that with Your help
our decisions will be sound, thoughtful and ethical. During these trying
and changing times inspire us to be optimistic, creative and positive
in our outlook and plans for the year. Help us to organize and utilize
all of our talents and skills by turning difficult challenges into productive
opportunities.
Bestow Your blessings on the Speaker,
the members and employees of this House and their families. Amen.
At the request of the Chair
(Mrs. Walrath), the members, guests and employees joined with her in reciting
the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Appointment of Minority Leaders.
Under the provisions of
Rule 18, the Minority Leader, Representative Jones of North Reading, announced
that the Republican Party caucus had ratified the following appointments,
effective January 2, 2003.
Representative Rogeness
of Longmeadow, Assistant Minority Floor Leader; Representative Peterson
of Grafton, Second Assistant Minority Floor Leader; and Representative
Lepper of Attleboro, Third Assistant Minority Floor Leader.
Order.
On motion of Mr. Finneran
of Boston,—
Ordered, That
when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet tomorrow at eleven o’clock
A.M.; and when the House adjourns tomorrow, it adjourn to meet on Wednesday
next at eleven o’clock A.M.
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At ten minutes after eleven
o’clock A.M., on motion of Mr. O’Brien of Kingston (Mrs. Walrath
of Stow being in the Chair), the House adjourned, to meet tomorrow at
eleven o’clock A.M., in an Informal Session.