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House session opens with prayer, pledge and remarks honoring the chamber
Summary
Members began the session with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by remarks calling the occasion historic and expressing gratitude for service; the House then moved to routine business and announcements.
Members opened the floor with a prayer asking blessings on legislators and their families and closing "in Jesus name," followed by a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance led by a presenter.
An elected member delivering opening remarks called the day "a historic moment," thanked Pro Tim Franklin for the idea of the gathering, and reflected on the privilege of serving constituents across the state. The speaker emphasized gratitude for the opportunity to serve and noted the session's ceremonial nature.
The clerk and members then proceeded through roll call and routine announcements, including scheduled events on the capitol grounds (an Alabama Pharmacy Association legislative luncheon, an Innovation Alabama reception, a prayer breakfast, and an omelette breakfast hosted by the Alabama Egg and Poultry Association). The House recessed for committees to meet and planned to reconvene later in the day.
