House Journal: Page 35: Tuesday, January 13, 1998

In June of this year, we will be having a state summit on
volunteerism - in the spirit of the Presidents' Summit for
America's Future held in Philadelphia.  The Iowa Summit will
bring together teams from all 99 counties to set forth a bold
agenda of helping others.  Seated in the gallery today are many
of the members of the steering committee - from throughout the
state - who are helping to put the Iowa Summit together and I
would like to recognize them at this time.
Today, I invite you to join me in recommitting ourselves and our
state to caring for those in need.
Making schools better, adding value to agricultural commodities,
making our state more competitive, protecting the safety of our
citizens.  This is our common sense agenda for 1998.
Our state is in good shape.  It is tempting to sit back, pat our
stomach, and rock away these good times.  But that would only
guarantee that they will never last.
My love for this state is founded not on what Iowa has been, but
what it can be.
Iowa can be a state that is growing good, quality jobs
everywhere.  Iowa can be a state with the best schools and
smartest kids in the world.  Iowa can be a place to raise and
nurture a family for people from every race, religion and
country.
Yes, I am convinced that those challenges which face us - which
some see as storm clouds on our horizon - are truly directed by
God to bring us the refreshing rains of spring - if we prepare
the ground.
The program I have outlined for you does just that.
When the gavel has fallen and our work here is done - when the
last echoes of speeches have faded - let us be able to say that
we truly seized the day.  We ushered in a new century of growth
and opportunity for Iowa.
That will be our lasting legacy.
Thank you and God bless the state of Iowa.
Governor Terry E. Branstad was escorted from the House chamber
by the committee previously appointed.
On motion by Siegrist of Pottawattamie, the joint convention was
dissolved at 10:35 a.m.
The House stood at ease at 10:37 a.m., until the fall of the
gavel.
The House resumed session at 11:00 a.m., Speaker Corbett in the
chair.
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE

Mr. Speaker:  Your committee appointed to determine the mileage
for the members of the House submits the following supplemental
report:

Name	Round Trip Miles

Barry D. Brauns	300

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