"The House Perfunctory Session will come to order. The House will be led in prayer by the Assistant Clerk, Brad Bolin. Lord, bless this House and all those who work and serve here. Amen. We'll be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Amy Graham." Graham, A. - et al: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"First Reading and Introduction of House Bills. House Bill 2879, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning hate crimes. House Bill 2880, offered by Representative Bill Mitchell, a Bill for an Act to amend the Cemetery Care Act. House Bill 2881, offered by Representative Crotty, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Construction Law. House Bill 2882, offered by Representative Jerry Mitchell, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of these House Bills. Introduction of House Resolutions. House Resolution 395, offered by Representative Franks. House Resolution 398, offered by Representative Capparelli. House Resolution 402, offered by Representative Silva. These Bills were referred to the House Rules Committee. Having no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned. The House will reconvene in Perfunctory Session on Wednesday, September 1st, 1999." 1