Washington, DC – Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-20) was officially sworn into the 112th Congress on Wednesday by House Speaker John Boehner, on the floor of the House of Representatives. A private ceremony with the Speaker followed.
“I was honored and humbled to take the Oath of Office today and begin my service to the 20th Congressional District of New York. I was afforded the distinct privilege by the people of the 20th Congressional District to represent them in Congress, and I look forward to utilizing this opportunity to ensure that the policies the federal government put in place in Washington, DC reflect the will of my constituents and the American people,” said Congressman Gibson. “I hope that every constituent will take the opportunity to contact me and my staff with their position on pending legislation in Congress and with any issue on which we may be of help.”
Attending the swearing-in with the Congressman were his wife, Mary Jo, and his three children, Katie, Maggie, and Connor. Congressman Gibson will be maintaining offices in Washington, DC; Saratoga Springs, NY; Glens Falls, NY; and Kinderhook, New York.