Senator Gorsek leads Pledge of Allegiance during spring celebration

The Oregon State Legislature convened in the Senate Chamber on April 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The meeting commenced with a ceremonial honoring of the colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, which was led by Senator Gorsek.

In a moment of reflection, a quote by Audrey Hepburn was shared to celebrate the arrival of spring: "To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." This sentiment set a hopeful tone for the discussions that would follow.

Senator Manny Junior then took the floor, expressing gratitude to the president and fellow colleagues, signaling the start of the legislative agenda. The meeting proceeded with various topics to be addressed, although specific details of those discussions were not included in the provided transcript.

Overall, the session began with a focus on unity and optimism, setting the stage for the legislative work ahead. Further details on the agenda items and decisions made during the meeting were not available in the transcript.