Miller on flowers: ‘It’s kind of something a gentleman does’

The House had wrapped up its business for the day by 8:35 this morning, and adjourned until 1:30 on Monday – which also happens to be April Fools Day. “There’s a good vibe in the room, and I think it has to do with the upcoming weekend,” House Speaker Scott Bedke told the members.

The House chamber is looking springy and festive this morning, thanks to bouquets of colorful spring flowers on the desks of each of its 22 female members. “They’re from the gentlemen,” said a smiling Rep. Christy Perry, R-Nampa. Rep. Steve Miller, R-Fairfield, got the male members of the House to chip in for the bouquets for the female members; he said “pretty much most of them” did. Said Miller, “It’s nice to recognize the women of the House – it’s kind of something a gentleman does.”

Each bouquet was accompanied by a card saying, “Thank you for your service… From the gentlemen of the House.”