Jimmy Pannetta is now officially Congressman Pannetta.
According to an announcement from his office:
CongressmanJimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) was sworn in as a member of the United States House ofRepresentatives for the 115th Congress by Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.).
“Throughout my life, I’ve been devoted to public service and it’s an honor to now serve theCentral Coast in Congress,”said Congressman Panetta. “I’m ready to bring freshenergy, independent thinking and a bipartisan collaborative spirit toWashington to move our nation forward and get things done.”
Congressman Panetta was joined by his wife, Carrie McIntyre Panetta, two daughters, Siriand Gia, and his parents, Secretary Leon and Mrs. Sylvia Panetta.
“The Central Coast of California is and always will be my home. I’m very grateful tothe voters for allowing me to represent them in Congress and my offices inCalifornia and Washington are ready to assist them with any federal issue thatmay arise,” added Congressman Panetta.
CongressmanPanetta represents California’s 20th Congressional District, whichincludes all of Monterey and San Benito Counties and southern portions of SantaCruz and Santa Clara Counties.