Senate Journal: Page 9: Monday, January 13, 1997

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  Following is a summary of remarks by Senator Redfern:
  Senator Redfern welcomed the new members to a citizen-legislature. He noted
  the
  historical significance of legislators who continue to live and work in
  their
  communities. He told the new members that balancing their community, family,
  and
  work with legislative responsibilities would be a challenge, but they would
  find it a
  most rewarding challenge.
  Senator Redfern discussed the challenges facing the concept of a
  citizen-legislature.
  He noted that in the 150 year history of our state, the executive branch of
  government
  has hired thousands of employees and has undertaken numerous programs. The
  number and complexity of the issues facing a citizen legislature today have
  increased
  significantly. If we are going to continue the concept of a citizen
  legislature, he
  concluded we are all going to have become better at working together in the
  common
  interest of the State.
  Senator Redfern said that he would work as hard as he could as President pro
  tempore to help the Senate meet these challenges.
  COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE GOVERNOR
  Senator Iverson moved that a committee of five be appointed to
  notify the governor that the Senate was organized and ready to
  receive any communication he might be ready to transmit.
  The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Chair announced the
  appointment of Senators Bartz, Chair; Angelo, Boettger, Deluhery
  and Fraise.
  COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE HOUSE
  Senator Iverson moved that a committee of five be appointed to
  notify the House of Representatives that the Senate was organized
  and ready for business.
  The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Chair announced the
  appointment of Senators Hedge, Chair; Borlaug, Zieman, McCoy and
  Black.
  ASSIGNMENT OF SEATS IN THE PRESS GALLERY

  Senator Iverson moved that the Secretary of the Senate be authorized to
  assign
  seats to the representatives of the news media and that appropriate badges
  be
  provided for their use.

  The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Secretary assigned the
  following:

  51. DES MOINES REGISTER: David Yepsen, Thomas Fogarty, Jonathan Roos
  52. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS: Mike Glover, Mary Neubauer

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