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“OPENING DAY OF IOWA LEGISLATURE'S 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY” mentioning Chuck Grassley was published in the Senate section on pages S71-S72 on Jan. 20.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
OPENING DAY OF IOWA LEGISLATURE'S 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, on January 11, I had the honor of administering the oath of office to Iowa's speaker of the house, Patrick Grassley, who also happens to be my grandson. It was a privilege for me and my family to participate in the opening day of the Iowa Legislature's 89th General Assembly. Pat has represented the people of house district 50 since 2007. He is in his second year serving his caucus as speaker.
In addition to celebrating Pat's professional accomplishments, we were also moved by the prayer that was written and shared by our great granddaughter Reagan, alongside her siblings Indee and Chance, as the legislature convened.
I ask unanimous consent that a copy of Reagan's prayer be printed in the Record following my remarks.
She is 11 years old. Barbara and I are truly blessed to spend memorable days like this one together as a family.
There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows:
State of Iowa House Journal
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021
First Calendar Day--First Session Day
Hall of the House of Representatives
Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, January 11, 2021
Pursuant to chapter two (2), sections two point one (2.1) and two point three (2.3), Code of Iowa, the House of Representatives of the Eighty-ninth General Assembly of Iowa, 2021 Regular Session, convened at 10:03 a.m., Monday, January 11, 2021.
The House was called to order by the Honorable John Wills, state representative from Dickinson County.
Prayer was offered by Reagan Grassley. She is the daughter of Speaker Grassley.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for bringing us here today.
Thank you for giving these leaders the opportunity to not only serve the state of Iowa, but to serve you.
You are a good father who promises beauty for ashes and joy for our sadness, but we are hurting Father. This world is hurting. We pray that we can learn to love ourselves, and others in this room, more like you.
In a broken world these truths remain: you are pain taker, a way maker, and a chain breaker.
May our lives be a direct reflection of who you are and our service would show your goodness.
We pray that you will continue to protect us and keep us safe.
In your son's name we pray, Amen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Indee, Reagan and Chance Grassley. They are the children of Speaker Grassley.
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