Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) joined his colleagues in Washington, DC as they took their oath to become members of the 110th Congress. Congressman Cuellar begins his second term representing the 28th Congressional District of Texas, which includes Guadalupe, Wilson, Frio, Atascosa, La Salle, McMullen, Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg, Starr, and parts of Bexar and Hidalgo Counties.

“I am honored that the people of the 28th District of Texas have once again entrusted me to represent them in Congress. I will continue to work hard to produce real results for our communities and to improve the quality of life for all Americans. This includes pushing for legislation that addresses issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development,” said Congressman Cuellar. “I will continue fighting to protect the interests of working Americans, and will join with all my Congressional colleagues in looking for bipartisan solutions in the 110th Congress.”

The Congressman was sworn in by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi at 4:30 P.M. today.  He was joined by his wife, Imelda, and his two daughters, Christy and Catie. Please see attached picture.

Congressman Henry Cuellar is a member of the House Budget and Agriculture Committees in the 110h Congress; accessibility to constituents, education, health care and economic development are his priorities