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Lawmakers exchange tongue-in-cheek awards and a poem caps the House's final night
Summary
The House’s final business included awards for members (categories like 'most bills introduced' and 'most controversial bill'), jokes about the 'Bald Eagle Forum' and a long humorous poem recounting session moments before formal adjournment.
As the House wound down, the rules committee chair hosted a lighthearted awards segment, naming members in playful categories. Representative Byron Harwood was recognized for "the most bills introduced," and Representative Kim Moran received a repeat recognition; other honors included 'longest bill,' 'most controversial bill' and humorous caucus-themed awards.
The floor also heard an extended poem reflecting on the session’s events, caucus nicknames and inside anecdotes, delivered with comic asides about members and staff. The reader recounted negotiating battles, committee dynamics, and personal stories about members, closing with a wry reflection: "We did some bad. We did some good. We moved the state ahead."
Members rose to thank behind-the-scenes staff, pages and security. That ceremonial tone preceded the procedural motions to notify other branches and the final voice vote to adjourn sine die.
