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Willis Lincoln Hardaway sworn in as state representative for 93rd District
Summary
Representative Willis Lincoln Hardaway of Tennessee's 93rd District was sworn in by Judge Rachel Bell and pledged to prioritize bipartisanship, referencing his late father during brief remarks.
Representative Willis Lincoln Hardaway of the 93rd Representative District was sworn into the General Assembly in a brief ceremony today, with Judge Rachel Bell administering the oath of office.
Judge Rachel Bell led Hardaway through the oath, which included a promise to "faithfully support the Constitution of this state and the United States" and a pledge to "vote without favor, affection, partiality, or prejudice." After the oath, Judge Bell said, "You're duly sworn." The presiding official then invited Representative Hardaway to speak.
Hardaway thanked those present and referenced his late father, saying, "I know my dad is looking down on this and saying, 'I told you so.'" He told attendees that his main priority "is going to be bipartisanship," and addressed political divisions directly: "To the people who are trying to divide us, enough." The presiding official welcomed him and noted the legacy following Representative Hardaway Senior.
The ceremony was brief and procedural; the presiding official adjourned the gathering after the remarks. No motions or votes were taken during the event.
