Word of the Day: DELEGATE- noun: (del·e·gate) a person acting for
another: as a : a representative to a convention or conference b : a
representative of a United States territory in the House of
Representatives
ANOTHER WORD OF THE DAY: CAUCUS-noun:
(cau·cus) a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same
political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on
policy; also : a group of people united to promote an agreed-upon cause
Friday, March 16, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Word of the Day
Word of the Day: BIPARTISAN - adjective: (bi-par-ti-san) of relating to, or involving members of two parties ; specifically : marked by or involving cooperation, agreement, and compromise between two major political parties .
Session 2012
Well, the 2012 Legislative Session has come and gone. We have thoroughly enjoyed these last few weeks and we are sad to say goodbye to many of our Legislators, interns, lobbyists, visitors, staff and other employees who made this session fantastic. Thank you to everyone, and may peace be with you until next year.
-Capitol Preservation Board staff
-Capitol Preservation Board staff
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Word of the Day
Word of the day: DRUM - noun: The cylindrical wall just below the dome. It often incorporates windows that give light to the space inside the dome. : a round wall or structure that supports a dome.
From: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drum
From: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drum
Monday, March 5, 2012
Word of the Day
Word of the day: DOME - noun: 1:archaic : a stately building : mansion
2: a large hemispherical roof or ceiling
A dome is a curved roof structure on a circular base. The neoclassical dome of the Capitol is an element of architecture that has become a common symbol of democracy in America. The outer dome stretches 250 ft, 10 in. from the base of the grand stairs on the south side of the Capitol building. The shell of the dome is made of copper, installed in 1980, to replace the original copper covering after portions were blown off in a heavy windstorm.
2: a large hemispherical roof or ceiling
A dome is a curved roof structure on a circular base. The neoclassical dome of the Capitol is an element of architecture that has become a common symbol of democracy in America. The outer dome stretches 250 ft, 10 in. from the base of the grand stairs on the south side of the Capitol building. The shell of the dome is made of copper, installed in 1980, to replace the original copper covering after portions were blown off in a heavy windstorm.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Word of the Day
Word of the day: Cupola – A small tower topped by a turret or dome that rises from the roof of a building. It often has windows that let in sunlight.
Come see our Cupola outside of the Capitol building!
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cupola
Come see our Cupola outside of the Capitol building!
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cupola
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Museum Day
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| Museum Day 2012 |
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| Look at the bird's beautiful wings! |
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| Eagles and owls came to the Capitol for a visit. |
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| Our community came to the Capitol to see the amazing things presented at museum day. |
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| Along with birds, skeletons of animals were brought from museums across the valley. |
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| Busy day at the Capitol. |
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| We had a lot of legislators come for a visit. Can you find yours? |
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| Yes, that is a snake. |
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| Beautiful paintings. |
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| Hanging out at Museum Day! |
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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