Wednesday, April 18, 2001
JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -47- Wednesday, April 18, 2001 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2001 The Senate met at 10:00 a.m. and was called to order by Lieutenant Governor John H. Hager. The Reverend Dennett Slemp, Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care, Richmond, Virginia, offered the following prayer: Holy, mysterious, and loving God, in the midst of our business this day, help us to be centered in Your presence. Keep us mindful of the simple things we have always known in our hearts. Leadership is measured by service. Power by the ability to empower others. Justice by how we seek justice for the most vulnerable. And that our freedom is secured by enhancing the freedom of others. Oh God, lift our eyes to see more of Your vision, and open our hearts to dream more of Your dream — for the well-being and fulfillment of all people. And grant us wisdom, skill and courage to act in the light of these this day. Amen. The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names: Barry, Bolling, Byrne, Chichester, Colgan, Couric, Edwards, Hanger, Hawkins, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Marye, Maxwell, Miller, K.G., Miller, Y.B., Mims, Newman, Norment, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Ruff, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Trumbo, Wagner, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams. A quorum was present. After the roll call, Senators Forbes and Saslaw notified the Clerk of their presence. On motion of Senator Colgan, the reading of the Journal was waived. The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--39. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
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