Former Ulster County
Executive Pat Ryan was sworn in as
a member of the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Congressman
Ryan (D) was elected
on Aug. 23 to
fill the remainder of now Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado’s term in New York’s 19th
District.
In
his first address to the House, Congressman Ryan spoke about the honor of
representing the community that raised him and his desire to restore faith in government amid ongoing threats to freedom and democracy.
“This is a moment of immense
consequence and challenge for our country — I believe it is truly an
all-hands-on-deck moment for our democracy,” said Ryan. “And I pledge that I
will fight every single day — with every ounce of my being — to deliver for the
people of New York’s 19th District, and to renew trust and faith in our great
nation.”
Ryan,
a fifth-generation Ulster County native, decorated combat veteran, and small
business owner, was joined at the swearing in ceremony by his wife, Rebecca,
and his two young children, Theo and Cameron.
Ryan
also announced the opening of offices for the residents of New York’s 19th
District.
Kingston Office
256
Clinton Avenue
Kingston,
NY 12401
(845)
443–2930
Washington, DC Office
1007
Longworth Building
Washington,
DC 20515
(202)
225–5614