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In this my first year as a Member of this body I have experienced many memorable moments.

Many of these experiences are so important that they will be cherished forever by me.

And, like many of you here present, I hold as the highlight of all, the occasion of my first meeting with the honorable Speaker of the House.

At that time, he afforded me the courtesy of his busy workday for such length as I may need, to speak about my background, my hopes, my views on various national and local topics, and any problems that I may have been vexed with at the time.

He was fatherly in his handling of all subjects with me and tremendously wise in his counsel.

In conclusion, he wished me well -- and as kindly and humbly as this humane gentleman could express himself, he asked to be remembered to my wife and children.