Submitted photo and press release:
Senator Edward Rath III has been sworn in as the New York State senator representing the 61st Senate District.
Senator Rath was sworn in on the Senate Floor on Wednesday, Jan. 6.
“I am honored to officially be serving as the New York State Senator for the 61st Senate District," Rath said. "I am proud to have earned the trust of the residents of this district. Our state is facing some of the most challenging times in recent history and our communities are suffering.
"As your State Senator, you have my word that I will fight for our communities and residents.”
Photo: Senator Rath, center, his wife, Amy, in gray dress, and his mother, Mary Lou Rath, former NYS senator representing the 61 Senate District.