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Governor names Tricia Beck to fill District 48; new representative sworn in and thanks colleagues
Summary
Governor announced the appointment of Tricia Beck to fill the District 48 seat vacated by the late Curt Austerson; Beck was recognized on the floor, offered brief remarks honoring Austerson and her family, and thanked the House for the opportunity to serve.
The House received a written communication from the governor announcing the appointment of Tricia Beck to fill the District 48 seat vacated by the late Representative Curt Austerson. The Speaker acknowledged the communication and invited Beck to the floor for a point of personal privilege before the chamber completed a computer update of its roll-call system.
Beck paid tribute to the late representative and to mentors and family who supported her service. She singled out her son Richard, who has Down syndrome, as a motivating factor in her public service and closed her remarks by thanking the House: "Thank you so much for this opportunity to serve," she said.
The governor's written communication was read into the record by the clerk. The announcement and the on-floor recognition are procedural steps required to place the new member into the House for participation in floor business; the House proceeded with its agenda after the brief personal-privilege remarks.
No formal floor vote to confirm the appointment appears in the day's transcript; the communication was recorded and Beck was welcomed by members and guests in the gallery. The House continued with committee reports, bill introductions and scheduled votes for the day.
