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Senators introduce guests, mark Homeschool Day and public events during opening remarks
Summary
The Senate welcomed student guests, celebrated a new grandchild announced by Senator Shultz, observed Homeschool Day with remarks by Senator Green including a recited poem, and heard announcements about a massage-therapy outreach event and party caucus locations.
The presiding officer introduced student guest Emma Garrison from Wayne Community Junior Senior High School and welcomed visitors to the chamber. Senators used their recognition time to make personal and community announcements during the opening session.
Senator Shultz announced the birth of his grandson, saying, "at 02:56AM on Friday morning... Corbin Jason Beckeris was born. He was 8 pounds 2 ounces, 21 inches long." Senator Green welcomed homeschool visitors for Homeschool Day, recounted historical examples of homeschooled presidents and recited a poem beginning, "I do not choose to be a common man." Senator Winkler announced an event by the Iowa chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association in the Rotunda from 2:30 to 4:00 and that they would be offering chair massages. Multiple senators introduced homeschool families and high-school seniors who were visiting the chamber.
The session concluded opening business with announcements that Democrats would caucus in Room 24 and Republicans in Room 22, and the Senate was placed at ease to permit caucusing.
