Vol: 5 Issue: 5 The House Page Year: 2012

MEET THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES PAGES!

Who is your Delegate? Who is your Delegate? Who is your Delegate? My Delegate is David Bulova. My Delegate is John Cox. My Delegate is Chris Peace.

Tell us where you are from and Tell us where you are from and Tell us where you are from and Paige Shervanick something about living there. Sydney Smith something about living there. Bella Moncure something about living there. I am from Fairfax and it is great because I live I am from Montpelier and I love living there I am from Mechanicsville and love living so close to Washington D.C. because it has such a peaceful atmosphere. there.

Tell us about your family and pets. Tell us about your family and pets. Tell us about your family and pets. In my family are my mom, dad, little sister, I have a sister who is 15 and is a freshman I have two wonderful parents that want me and little brother. I have really great friends at Patrick Henry High School. I have lots to succeed in life. I have a cute little sister, and a goldfish for a pet. of friends at my middle school. I have two Jillian, and a cat named Katie. My best horses and two cats as pets. friends are Savannah, Kelsey, Meryl, Cecily, What is the best part of being a Page? and Dyllan. The best things are being independent and What is the best part of being a Page? meeting new people. Meeting new people. What are you most proud of in your life? My swimming ability. What are you most proud of in your life? What are you most proud of in your life? I am most proud of my ability to have a My horseback riding ability. Also, getting to Anything else you would like to share? good attitude even when things are bad. become a Page is an important chapter in I am Junior Miss Mechanicsville and have my life and I am proud of that. done a lot of community service......

Who is your Delegate? Who is your Delegate? Who is your Delegate? My Delegate is John O’Bannon. My Delegate is Rob Bell. My Delegate is Peter Farrell.

Tell us where you are from and Tell us where you are from and Tell us where you are from and Bradley Knaysi something about living there. Skyler Rice something about living there. Davis Paone something about living there. I am from Richmond and I like living there I am from Charlottesville and I like the feel of I am from Goochland and we have great because the weather is nice. being in a city. sports teams at our high school.

Tell us about your family and pets. Tell us about your family and pets. Tell us about your family and pets. I have two brothers, a lot of friends, and one I have one sister but no pets. I have one brother and one sister. I also have dog. one dog, a chihuahua. What is the best part of being a Page? What is the best part of being a Page? The amount of responsibility that it given What are you most proud of in your life? I get to meet and see all of these well-known to us. I am most proud of my varsity letter in golf, delegates. mainly because I was in the 8th grade when What are you most proud of in your life? I earned it. What are you most proud of in your life? Being athletic. Doing well in school. Anything else you would like to share? Sports are my life. I love watching them and playing them. CAPITOL NEWS

Some of the week’s highlights... with a distribution center, students to participate in warehouse, or other office in interscholastic activities if they have Friday, February 3rd: to collect and remit the state sales shown adequate academic progress A bill tightening voter registration and use tax for Internet sales. for two years, meet age and in-person voting requirements requirements, and comply with all passed in a House Privileges and Currently, state law requires other rules applicable to all high Elections Committee. The bill companies with a “physical school athletes. Public schools are proposes a mandate to produce a presence” in Virginia to collect the allowed to charge reasonable fees government-issued photo sales tax, but a 2007 tax opinion for home-school students to identification at the polls. says that distribution centers don’t participate. qualify as a physical presence since Monday, February 6th: they’re not retail outlets. Thursday, February 9th: The Senate voted to lift the one-per- The House passed HB 48, which month limit on handgun purchases, Wednesday, February 8th: would allow homeowners to use eliminating a 19-year-old cap. The House passed HB 947, which any degree of force, even lethal, would make home-schooled against intruders without threat of Tuesday, February 7th: students eligible to participate in criminal or civil charges. A Senate committee approved a bill public school interscholastic sports. Sources: Associated Press, Free Lance-Star, Richmond Times- Dispatch, Washington Post that would require Internet retailers The bill allows home-schooled

CAPITOL (AND CAPITAL!) HISTORY DID YOU KNOW.....

Hallmark first offered Valentine’s Day cards in 1913 and began producing them in 1916. Currently, Hallmark creates more than 1,400 Valentine’s Day greeting card designs.

Source: hallmark.com WHERE IS BILLY BILL?

Billy Bill, the “unofficial” House of Delegates mascot, enjoys strolling in and around the Virginia Capitol and the General Assembly Building.

Take a look at the picture and try to figure out where he last visited.

Want to win a treat? Contact the LEAD Office if you think you know where Billy Bill had his picture taken.

Source: Daily Press, May 7, 2003 Last week’s location: Exterior Capitol wall in the Extension. FEATURED DELEGATE

community, which led me to get Do you prefer ties or bow ties? into politics. I worked on several I’m a tie guy. I have a collection of campaigns and as the main over two hundred. I have some Legislative Aid to my good friend serious ties that match what I’m Senator Frank Wagner. wearing, and then I have fun ties. I have a Batman tie, Christmas tie, As a delegate, what makes it all and a Philadelphia Eagles tie. worthwhile? Making a difference for people, Delegate Ronald Villanueva businesses, and the state. To watch a clip of the interview, click on the image below! This interview is with Delegate Name one thing about yourself that Ronald Villanueva, R - 21st District. most people don’t know. Delegate Villanueva has been a I’m a big fan of professional Member of the House of Delegates wrestling; I like to watch it with my since 2010. kids. It’s interesting, you see some good characters and some bad What made you decide to run for characters. public office? My father was greatly involved in If someone wrote a biography about the community and church; he you, what do you think the title impressed upon me the importance should be? Interview by Bridget Ferguson of getting involved in the : Walking Tall at 5‘6.’’ Videography by Cassie Williamson

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and preserve the Constitution. What is your favorite weekend activity? As a delegate, what makes it all Spending time with my children. worthwhile? Fighting for our principles and Best compliment you ever received? values. “Thank you for fighting for values.”

What’s the hardest thing for you Why is being a member of the Virginia about being a delegate? General Assembly better and cooler It’s not hard as long as you manage than being a member from any other Delegate Rick Morris your time and projects. state legislature? I believe that Virginia is god’s state. This interview is with Delegate Do you ever get nervous when you Rick Morris, R - 64th District. have to speak on the Chamber Floor? What was your position and rank in Delegate Morris has been a No, I am used to speaking in public, the military? Member of the House of Delegates and when you speak on something I served 22 years in the U.S. Navy since 2012. you believe in you have confidence. (enlisted for 12 years) and achieved the rank of Chief Legal Manager. What made you decide to run for Name one thing about yourself that public office? most people don’t know. I wanted to change the direction of I love very hot chicken wings! the country back to original values Interview by Ricky Bremer Get Ready for St. Valentine’s Day Sudoku for Kids Valentine’s Day Maze Soduko Valentine Maze Every row, column and mini-grid must contain the numbers Every row, column,1 through and 6. mini-grid Don’t guess must - use contain logic! Lead the heart to the fishing hole. the numbers 1 through 6.

DID YOU KNOW..... Source: ActivityVillage.co.uk

On February 7, 1964, Pan Am Yankee Clipper flight 101 from London Heathrow lands at New www.ActivityVillage.co.ukYork’s Kennedy Airport--and “Beatlemania” arrives. It was the first visit to the United States by www.ActivityVillage.co.uk the Beatles. Keeping Kids Busy!

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This section is for Pages to share ideas and experiences. Thanks for this week’s Helpful Hints. Heart-Healthy Food Helpful Hints Do you want to adopt a heart-healthy diet, but aren’t sure where to start? One way to begin is to create a • Keep a clean room to get “dubbed” and receive a daily meal plan that emphasizes whole grains, fruits and treat. vegetables, and limits high-fat foods (such as red meat, • Stay ahead in homework. cheese and baked goods) and high-sodium foods (such • Remember to get details for a delegate’s food order. as canned or processed foods). • Remember to leave your cellphone in your locker. Some top healthy heart foods are salmon, flax seed, oatmeal, walnuts, black or kidney beans, blueberries, Featured Pin of the Week carrots, spinach, and tuna. Delicious and nutritious! Source: Mayo Clinic • Yes, it’s all about the pins, pins, pins!

• Do you have this one? Legislative Education and Development (LEAD) • How many do you have now? House of Delegates Clerk’s Office • State Capitol P.O. Box 406 • Do you have a pin that you would Richmond, Virginia 23218 like the LEAD Office to feature? (804) 698-1500 or Toll Free 1-877-391-FACT [email protected] • http://legis.virginia.gov G. Paul Nardo, Clerk of the House of Delegates