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New state senators sworn in during legislative ceremony
Summary
Senators Johnny Dupree, Don Hartness and Theresa Gillespie Isom were formally sworn in at a ceremonial session of the legislature; each recited the constitutional oath and received congratulations and photos from colleagues.
Senators Johnny Dupree, Don Hartness and Theresa Gillespie Isom were sworn into office during a ceremonial session of the state legislature, where each recited the constitutional oath and was congratulated by attendees.
The Clerk introduced each newly elected lawmaker and administered the oath. Senator Johnny Dupree stated his name and repeated the oath, saying, "I, Johnny Dupree...that I will faithfully support the Constitution of the United States and of the state of Mississippi," before concluding with "So help me God." Colleagues applauded and attendees took photographs after the oath.
Shortly afterward the Clerk introduced Senator Don Hartness for his oath. The senator repeated the prescribed pledge to support both the U.S. and state constitutions and to faithfully discharge the duties of a legislator; colleagues offered congratulations and posed for photos.
The ceremony concluded with Theresa Gillespie Isom stating her full name and repeating the oath. Her recitation likewise included a pledge to support the U.S. and Mississippi constitutions and to fulfill legislative responsibilities. Attendees again offered brief congratulations and coordinated photographs.
The session focused on administering the constitutional oath to the new senators; participants emphasized adherence to the constitution and the ethical commitment to avoid voting based on promises from colleagues as part of the oath language.
