Ron Klein to serve as speaker pro tempore today

This isn't earth-shattering news or anything, but it's still pretty cool. I received the following e-mail this morning:

U.S. Rep. Ron Klein to Serve as House Speaker Pro Tempore Friday
Speaker Pelosi Designates Klein to Sit in Speaker's Chair and
Preside Over House Floor

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Ron Klein (FL-22) was appointed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to preside over the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in her absence this Friday, Jan. 12th. Klein, who is scheduled to take the gavel between 2:00 - 4:30 p.m., will be one of the first newly-elected Members of the 110th Congress to receive this opportunity.

"It is truly a privilege to be chosen by Speaker Pelosi to preside over the floor of the House of Representatives," said Klein. "Sitting in the Speaker's Chair, where so many of those I've admired over the years have sat, is an amazing opportunity, and I will accept this gavel with honor as I represent the families of South Florida in this position."

According to House rules, the Speaker is the presiding officer of the House, and she may appoint a Member as Speaker pro tempore to perform the duties of the Chair for up to three legislative days. As circumstances arise during daily House proceedings, the Speaker may appoint informally a Member to preside during her temporary absence in the House.

Pretty much every member of the House gets to preside sometimes, but it's still cool that my new Democratic representative will be in the speaker's chair today. Hopefully I can get a screen shot from C-SPAN ...