HARRISBURG, Jan. 6, 2015 – Surrounded by dozens of friends, supporters and family members, state Sen. Art Haywood took the oath of office today, officially taking his seat as a member of the 199th Pennsylvania General Assembly.
“I am grateful for the support of so many people and I am committed to working with them to improve our state,” he said. “The campaign for a better Pennsylvania didn’t stop on election day. It’s just beginning, and will require continued advocacy.”
Haywood, elected in November to serve the 4th District, which includes parts of Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, opened a transitional district office in December and has already circulated co-sponsorship memoranda in support of his legislative agenda.
A former Cheltenham Township commissioner and longtime public interest attorney, Haywood said his experience informs his collaborative approach as a state senator.
“There are many who believe voter engagement ends with voting,” he said. “But I will be harnessing the power of participation throughout the legislative process. As an elected official, it is my duty to turn voices of concern into solution-oriented action.”
At the swearing-in, Haywood was joined by his wife, Julie Haywood, their three children and his mother, Virginia Haywood, along with more than 30 supporters from the district.
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