the father of jeffrey conroy, mr. conroy, was courageous and kind enough to open his home to me and to tell me about his family and his son and the family of chris overton, another of the seven boys, also talked to me. and i think there's a more i nuanced portrayal of these young men in the book simply because i know more about them because their parents talked to me. and i shared their, you know, their childhood and their life experiences and their family. um, i'm happy to report that the mayor of patchhog, he is the grandson of italian immigrants because this is a town of immigrants. mostly irish and italian immigrants. and the mayor's family is from ca labially ya. he's never been to italy. he thinks that patchhog is the best place in the world to be. why would he want to be anywhere, particularly in the summer? so he's never been to italy, as i said, but he has been to this ecuadoran village. after this, he realized that he needed to reach out and to get to know the place that had sent so many of its people to his

conroy was curry just enough to open his own and tell me about the family of his son and another of the seven boys who also talked to me. there is an enormous portrayal of this young man in the buck because i know more about them because their parents talked to me and they shared their childhood and life experiences and their family. i'm happy to report that the mayor is the grandson of italian immigrants because it is mostly irish and italian immigrants. he didn't like to leave patchogue. it is the best place to be. why would he want to be anywhere else particularly in the summer. so she's never been to italy but afterwards he realized he needed to reach out and to get to know the place that had sen have seny people to his village. he doesn't speak spanish and he had never been anywhere pretty much. he read the book recentl a booke sent me an e-mail and said i'm not quoting, but he said it was a really great book and he called it a cautionary tale that everyone should read, particularly young people. and then without my prompting me he said you can use that in any way you want to becau

as jack conroy recalls johnson was already moreau's and taciturn.was a longtime champion of johnson's work, included his poetry in several collections. he was on the project, johnson wrote several essays like friction in chicago. and aristocrats, also wrote much of the material in the first four chapters for the negro in illinois. some people you have not heard of but is important figures, robert lucas, a photo of him from 1945-1947. lucas wrote several drafts for chapters in illinois, lincoln and negro recreation sports, music and theater, previously worked on the study of black religious groups along with katherine dunham and here it is one of the famous group photos we have here in chicago and we can identify just about all these people. the all white woman on the left, jack conroy's son, and gwendolyn brooks in the middle, margaret burroughs, margaret burrows, marion perkins on the back as well, the tall gentleman, the same journalist, robert lucas on the right. always thought lucas was sitting down here but he is actually short, 5 feet tall. pr

the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. gracious god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. you have blessed us with all good gifts and this past week with thankful hearts, we gathered with family and loved ones throughout this great land to celebrate our blessings together. bless the members of this people's house who have been entrusted with the privilege to serve our nation and all americans in their need. grant them to work together in respect and affection and to be faithful in the responsibilities they have been given. as the end of the first session approaches and much is left to be done, bestow upon them the gifts of wisdom and discernment that in their words and actions they will do justice, love with mercy and walk had you ever beenly with you. -- walk humbly with you. amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. for wh

gives the benediction. -- patrick conroy, gives the benediction. >> thank you, creator, the maker of us this beautiful day to celebrate life. may the hands and hearts of this nation be raised in prayer and praise for the heroic servicemen and women native to this continent, who as proud members of the united states to the terry served our nation so -- states, served our nation. lackingn humility desire to be named as heroes in doing their duty, these code talkers from many nations are honored this day by a nation which rises to celebrate their important work in military intelligence. may the breath of god uphold their noble and heroic story. they have honorably carried on the great legacy of their ancestors, who understood that service to one's people is the highest calling. may their great example of service communicate to all generations, and to all nations, a message to inspire citizens everywhere to serve their communities. bless all women and men in military service, no matter their racial, cultural, or religious heritage, and their families. america, and grant us peace both in

some of it ended up in conroy's papers, some of it ended up in vivian harsh's hands. so this is how it all got split up. and i had to go visit all these papers and conroy's papers at newberry are a treasure-trove themselves. thank you for the question. >> i've got another person in the back of the room who is patiently waiting. >> my question is i'm not an educator or, but my question is what are the plans for getting this information, because this room is full of adults, it's full of scholars, down to the children of chicago. of that's a main concern of mine. there also seems to be a trend lately of removing history from part of the curriculum and studying, you know, concentrating on science and math and things like that. and we all know the power of knowing your own history. evidence mr. green, i was at a panel earlier this year when your father, one of the little rock nine, said -- i asked him what influenced him to have courage at the age of 16 to do what he did, and he said he had recently or he remembered and recalled the story of nat turner. and that's proof po

my oldest at the time was the age of jeffrey conroy and his friend. i could not look at him across the table and, you know, like, think someone like him committed this crime, but i also look at them and think they could be victims, too; right? no one stopped to ask if they spoke english or if they had prepares or if he was mexican or not. in fact, as you know, he was not. in fact, a few minutes, just a few minutes before the attack, they attacked another immigrant who was a naturalized u.s. citizen. he ran to the house, he was tasked, and immediately after that, they went and found and killed him. no one said a word. nobody asked him, where are you from, what language do they speak in it was based on appearance, and what's a latino who looks latino? you know, it's like a very, very complicated thing, and a very, very scary issue i find, but i think i want to stop. i'm all talked out. thank you so much, and we can keep this conversation going because we're all friends, so thanks so much for being here. [applause] >> when he was writing the biography of

my oldest at that time was the age of geoffre jeffrey conroy as friends and i couldn't look at him across the table and think someone like him committed this crime. but i also look at him and think they could be victims, too. no one stopped to ask if marcelo lucero spoke english or if he had papers or if he was mexican or not, which he wasn't. in fact just a few minutes before the attack on marcelo, they attacked another immigrant who was a naturalized u.s. citizen from columbia who have been here for more than 30 years, hector. he was working in a restaurant and was walking home and they attacked him. he ran to a house called the lights went on and he was saved. they went on and be found and killed the lucero. no one asked him where are you from, what language do you speak. it was just based on appearance. it's a very, very complicated thing and very scary issue. but i think i'm going to stop. i am all talked out. thank you so much and we can keep this conversation going. thanks so much for being here. [applause] >>> here's a look at some of the best-selling nonfiction books according to

the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. dear lord, we give you thanks for giving us another day. at the beginning of a new workweek, we use this moment to be reminded

gentlemen, please stand as the chaplain of the united states of representatives, the reverend patrick conroydiction. >> thank you, creator, the maker of ways, for giving us this beautiful day to celebrate life. may the hands and hearts of this nation be raised in prayer and praise for the heroic servicemen and women native to this continent, who as proud members of the united states served our nation. these code talkers from many nations are honored this day by a nation which rises to celebrate their important work in military intelligence. may the breath of god uphold their noble and heroic story. they have honorably carried on the great legacy of their ancestors, who understood that service to one's people is the highest calling. may their great example of service communicate to all generations, and to all nations, a message to inspire citizens everywhere to serve their communities. bless all women and men in military service, no matter their racial, cultural, or religious heritage, and their families. god bless america, and grant us peace both in the present, and with you forever. amen. >

chaplain conroy: let us pray.

the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. dear lord, we give you thanks for giving us another day. at the beginning of a new workweek, we use this moment to be reminded of your presence and to tap the resources needed by the members of this people's house to do their work as well as it can be done. may they be led by your spirit in the decisions they make. may they possess your power as they steady themselves amid of pressures of persistent problems. may their faith in you deliver them from tensions that tear the house apart and from worries that might wear them out. all this day and through the week, may they do their best to find solutions to pressing issues facing our nation. please hasten the day when justice and love should dwell in the hearts of all peoples and rule the affairs of the nations of earth. may all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. amen. the speaker pro tempore: thank you, father. the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval

gives the benediction. -- patrick conroy, gives the benediction. >> thank you, creator, the maker of ways, for giving us this beautiful day to celebrate life. may the hands and hearts of this nation be raised in prayer and praise for the heroic servicemen and women native to this continent, who as proud members of the united states to the terry served our nation so -- states, served our nation. though in humility lacking desire to be named as heroes in doing their duty, these code talkers from many nations are honored this day by a nation which rises to celebrate their important work in military intelligence. may the breath of god uphold their noble and heroic story. they have honorably carried on the great legacy of their ancestors, who understood that service to one's people is the highest calling. may their great example of service communicate to all generations, and to all nations, a message to inspire citizens everywhere to serve their communities. bless all women and men in military service, no matter their racial, cultural, or religious heritage, and their families. god bless

[applause] reverend hetrick conroy gives the benediction. >> thank you, creator, the maker of ways, forg us this beautiful day to celebrate life. may the hands and hearts of this nation be raised in prayer and praise for the heroic servicemen and women native to this memberst, who as proud of the united states military served our nation so valiantly in its numerous battles. though few in number and lacking any eco-desire to be named heroes for doing their duty, these code talkers from many nations are honored this date by a nation which rises to celebrate their important work in military intelligence. may the breath of god uphold their noble and heroic story. they have honorably carried on a great legacy of their ancestors to understood a service one's people is the highest calling. may their great example of service communicate to all generations and to all nations a message to inspire citizens everywhere to serve their communities. less all women and men in military service no matter their racial, cultural or religious heritage and their families. america and grant us peace, both in t

gentlemen, please stand as the chaplain of the united states of representatives, the reverend patrick conroyiction. >> thank you, creator, the maker of ways, for giving us this beautiful day to celebrate life. may the hands and hearts of this nation be raised in prayer and praise for the heroic servicemen and women native to this continent, who as proud members of the united states military served our nation so valiantly battles.merous in -- though few in number and lacking any desire to heros for doing their duty, these code talkers from thisnations are honored day by a nation which rises to celebrate their important work in military intelligence. may the breath of god uphold their noble and heroic story. they have honorably carried on the great legacy of their ancestors, who understood that service to one's people is the highest calling. may their great example of service communicate to all generations, and to all nations, a message to inspire citizens everywhere to serve their communities. bless all women and men in military service, no matter their racial, cultural, or religious heritage

the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. eternal god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. we pause in your presence and ask guidance for the men and women of the people's house. enable them, o god, to act on what they believe to be right and true and just, and to do so in ways that show respect for those with whom they disagree. send your spirit of peace upon our nation. endow the members of this house and all our governmental leaders with the wisdom to respond with whatever policies and laws might be needed to ensure greater peace and security in our land. bless us this day and every day and may all that is done be for your greater honor and glory. amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house her pproval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. for what purpose does the gentleman from montana seek recognition? mr. daines: mr. speaker, pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, i demand a vot

the chair will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. father conroy: eternal god, once again we come to you to ask wisdom, patience, peace and understanding for the members of this people's house. give them the generosity of heart and the courage of true leadership, to work toward a common solution to the many issues facing our nation. may they find the fortitude to make judgments to benefit all americans in their team of need. may all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. of pledge of allegiance today will be led by jeafment kansas, mrs. jenkins. mrs. jenkins: the pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republican for -- and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the speaker: the chair will entertain up to 15 requests for one

the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. haplain conroy: let us pray. loving god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. as we face a new day, help us to discover the power of resting in you and receiving assurance and encouragement in your amazing grace. send your spirit down upon the members of the people's house. may they be reminded always of who they are. grant them wisdom, insight and vision that the work they do will be for the betterment of our nation during a time of struggle for so many americans. may they earn the trust and respect of those they represent , whether or not they had earned their vote, and make history that expands the great legacy of so many who have served in this chamber before now, a legacy of noble service, sometimes political risk but you always great leadership. may all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approve

chaplain conroy: let us pray. gracious god we give you thanks for giving us another day. you have blessed us with all good gifts and with thankful hearts we express our gratitude. you have created us with opportunities to serve other people in their need, to share together and respect -- in respect and affection and to be faithful in the responsibilities we have been given. in this moment of prayer, please grant to the members of this people's house the gifts of wisdom and discernment that in their words and actions they will do justice, love with mercy, and walk humbly with you. may all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. the speaker: the chair has exammed the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approve. for what purpose does the gentleman from south carolina rise? mr. wilson: pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, i demand a vote on the speaker's approval of the journal. the speaker: the question is on the speaker's approval of the journal. those in favor say a