U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith became the first female to represent Mississippians in the United States Senate.
Hyde-Smith was sworn into office by Vice President Mike Pence, who also officiated at a ceremonial enactment of the process. Hyde-Smith was accompanied by her husband, Michael, and daughter, Anna Michael.
“It is a great honor to serve Mississippi as its first female United States Senator,” said Hyde-Smith. “I am ready to hit the ground running, and I will do everything I can to represent the needs of all Mississippians. I’m excited to work with my colleagues to advance President Trump’s policies and advance the needs of our state and the nation.”
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U.S. Senator Roger Wicker and Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant also participated in the historic swearing-in ceremonies.
Watch the video below as Vice President Mike Pence swears in U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Congratulations to our newest Senator from Mississippi, @cindyhydesmith! pic.twitter.com/XhRIlqqV7h
— Senator Roger Wicker (@SenatorWicker) April 9, 2018
Governor Phil Bryant added his congratulations to Hyde-Smith saying he was proud to witness her swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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Hyde-Smith will begin work as a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
