Yes. I really want to thank Betty Ann Tanner, wife of former Member John Tanner. Another thing I am going to say quickly is we are working very closely with the Auxiliary. This afternoon, I am going to read the names of former Members who…

Thank you, Jim, for those kind words. I really enjoyed working with you also. These past 2 years have been incredibly busy. You heard Jim's report. Now get ready, I am going to take more than 1 minute, to be sure. We have done so much…

As I accept this award--and we are not going to read the names of the memorial that we are going to have this afternoon--I think we all ought to just stand for a moment and just say a small prayer for what happened in Orlando. Thank you.

Thank you, David. Thank you for all you have done for one of our most successful programs. I can remember I got excited when I heard about these programs, and I really wanted to be part of it. At one time, Nancy Johnson and I went to…

Thank you, Connie. In addition to these substantive and issue-specific international projects, our association also offers its members the opportunity to participate in group travel where our staff puts together the logistics and…

All those little States up there. And thank you, Leader Hoyer, for being with us this morning. I can always know where your seniority is because I was one behind you, and you were fortunate and you stayed. Anyway, we begin this meeting…

Thank you, Lou. I can't even imagine chairing 18 dinners. But I will say I might not miss Lou Frey's calls when he tells me I haven't done a good enough job. But Lou, you are not leaving us. In recognition of your 18 years chairing the…

Thank you, Dennis, for this report. We are so honored that we can play a small role in the rehabilitation of these amazing men and women. And as a golfer, I can tell you it doesn't matter if your handicap is 10 or if your handicap is 27…

Thank you, Ann Marie. And thank you very much for being willing to be active in our association and do a number of things for us. Ann Marie was on the panel. As you know, we have a very close relationship with the Archives. And we, our…

Thank you all for joining us today. Our association was chartered by Congress, and one requirement of that charter is for us to report once a year to Congress about our activities. Wait until you see how many activities that we have. Many…

Thank you, Martin. The experience you had in Normandy with our friends from Canada certainly was extraordinary, and I have heard all about it. I am sorry I had to miss it, but I am signed up for the Cuba trip. All of the programs you have…

I also want to thank the many partners and supporters that made this possible. We are truly lucky to have this assembled group of corporations and foundations that believe in our work. Also, I would be remiss if I did not thank the other…

The meeting is adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 9:19 a.m. ____________________

The Chair announces that 26 former Members of Congress have responded to their names. Ms. MORELLA. I want to thank you all for joining us today. Our association, as you know, was chartered by Congress, and one requirement of the charter is…

And we are really very honored to be able to welcome the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Boehner.

We will be visited by some Members of Congress, and as they come in, I will recognize them. Right now I recognize the chair, the Honorable Connie Morella.

The Chair recognizes the distinguished Speaker of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Boehner).

Thank you, Leader. And now I would like to present the Honorable Connie Morella, president of the Former Members Association.

The Chair terminates the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:32 a.m. ____________________

The Chair would like to mention that the first time I played in the golf tournament I said, Where are the good golfers? And they said, What do you think? As a Congressperson, you have to work down here, and on weekends you have to work at…

The Chair now calls on the Honorable Connie Morella, president of the association, and a wonderful president, to take the chair.

Thank you, Jack, and Madam President, may I just for a moment interrupt. We have one of the finest leaders we have ever had in this body, Congressman Bob Michel. Would you just give us a wave.

The Chair wishes to recognize that our president is here, Dennis Hertel, and one of the finest Members that we have had for years, Bill Hughes is also here. We are delighted to have both of you. Of course, Dennis has given us yeoman's…

The Chair, again, wishes to thank the former Members and the Members of the House and Senate who stepped in to see us. The Chair announces that 19 former Members of Congress responded to the call of the roll. Before terminating these…