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COS Action Oregon Team at the Capitol
| The Oregon team was at the Capitol in Salem last Wednesday for the second of five planned visits during the current legislative session. During the first visit in February, the team visited each legislator's office and delivered a copy of “The Basics of Convention of States” along with a letter from our State Director. This time the handout was a specially prepared one-pager that highlighted the need for an Article V convention and how each amendment topic would benefit Oregonians. In addition to delivering the handouts, team members schedule appointments with their representatives whenever they are available. Our State Director has also had meetings with a potential sponsor of our resolution for an amending convention and a 34 | Ready bill. One of our goals is to show the legislators, and staffers, that we are regular common sense American citizens, not the misguided people that some of our opponents make us out to be. On top of all this, the team is picking up valuable knowledge about visiting the Capitol, from the best parking spots to the tastiest lunch options afterwards. It is all part of the adventure as they work together towards a brighter future for Oregon and beyond. About the Oregon Capitol Art Deco Design – The current Oregon State Capitol, completed in 1938, features an Art Deco architectural style, which was popular in the early 20th century. It was designed by Trowbridge & Livingston, a New York architectural firm. Golden Pioneer Statue – Atop the capitol’s rotunda sits a 23-foot-tall, gold-plated bronze statue called the Oregon Pioneer, symbolizing the spirit of the pioneers who settled the state. Third Capitol Building – The current structure is actually Oregon's third capitol building. The first, built in 1855, burned down before it was completed. The second, completed in 1876, was destroyed by fire in 1935. Rotunda and Dome – The building is known for its distinctive rotunda and dome, which is 166 feet high and gives it a unique silhouette compared to traditional state capitols with large domes. Murals and Art – Inside, the capitol features historical murals depicting important events in Oregon’s history, including Lewis and Clark’s arrival and the Oregon Trail. |
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