Journal of the Senate, Regular Session of the Seventy-Ninth Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 1 Page: 27
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VIDEO RELEASE POLICY WAIVED
On motion of Senator Nelson and by unanimous consent, the Senate policy
which governs the release of videotapes of the Senate proceedings was waived in
order that President Pro Tempore Shapiro might receive a copy of the videotape of
this day's session.
GUEST PRESENTED
Senator Gallegos was recognized and introduced to the Senate his cousin,
Colonel Joe E. Ramirez, Jr., of Houston.
The Senate welcomed its guest.
GUESTS PRESENTED
The President introduced to the Senate Governor Rick Perry and his wife, Anita.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
Governor Perry briefly addressed the Senate.
MOMENT OF SILENCE OBSERVED
At the request of Senator Hinojosa, the Senate observed a moment of silence in
honor of our troops in Iraq.
SENATE NOTIFIED
A committee from the House of Representatives appeared at the Bar of the
Senate and notified the President and Members that the House was organized and
ready to transact business.
MOTION IN WRITING
Senator Whitmire offered the following Motion In Writing:
Mr. President:
I move that the President be authorized to appoint a committee of five (5)
Members to notify the Governor and the House of Representatives that the Senate is
organized and ready to transact business.
WHITMIRE
The Motion In Writing was read and was adopted without objection.
Accordingly, the President appointed the following Committee to Notify the
Governor and the House of Representatives: Senators Shapiro, Zaffirini, Ellis, Eltife,
and Seliger.
PHYSICIAN OF THE DAY
Senator Nelson was recognized and presented Dr. Erica Williams Swegler of
Keller as the Physician of the Day.
The Senate welcomed Dr. Swegler and thanked her for her participation in the
Physician of the Day program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family
Physicians.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Senator Whitmire, the Senate at 2:16 p.m. adjourned, in memory
of Joseph E. Fite of Round Rock, until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.Tuesday, January 11, 2005
SENATE JOURNAL
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