House Bill 307, Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission, had just passed second reader in the House of Delegates.

Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk, the vice chair of my committee, was the lead sponsor. I was second.

Three years ago, I introduced House Bill 173, Commission on the Solemn Remembrance of the Victims of Lynching

It was not going to pass. I withdrew it.

Today, I wanted to congratulate Joseline.

I could have, phoned, texted, or emailed her.

Instead, I walked across the House floor to congratulate her.

The old fashioned way.

She told me she would need my help in the Senate.

A walk worth taking.