Burns sworn in to third term as state representative
Rep. Frank Burns January 1, 2013
HARRISBURG, Jan. 1 – At a ceremony at the
state Capitol today, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria/Somerset, was sworn in to represent the people of the 72nd Legislative
District.
The swearing-in ceremony in the House chamber
marked the beginning of the 197th legislative session. The state constitution
mandates that the legislature convene at noon on the first Tuesday in January.
"For the third time, I was humbled today
as I was sworn in to represent the people of the 72nd District," Burns
said. "I look forward
to working on my priorities and continuing to serve my constituents in the
upcoming legislative session."
The 72nd Legislative District includes
part of Cambria County, including Blacklick, Cambria, East Taylor, Jackson,
Lower Yoder, Middle Taylor, Upper Yoder and West Taylor townships, and the
boroughs of Ebensburg, Nanty Glo, Scalp Level and Vintondale. It also includes part
of Somerset County, including Conemaugh, Jenner, Ogle, Paint, Quemahoning and
Shade townships, and the boroughs of Benson, Boswell, Central City,
Hooversville, Paint, Stoystown and Windber.