[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 11 (Thursday, February 12, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H485]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO REPRESENT THE HOUSE OF 
  REPRESENTATIVES AT CEREMONIES FOR OBSERVANCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S 
                                BIRTHDAY

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that it shall be in 
order for the Speaker to appoint two Members of the House, one upon the 
recommendation of the minority leader, to represent the House of 
Representatives at appropriate ceremonies for the observance of George 
Washington's birthday to be held on Monday, February 23, 1998.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Illinois?
  There was no objection.

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