News Release WYOMING LEGISLATIVE SERVICE OFFICE FOR RELEASE Immediately CONTACT Anthony Sara, Legislative Information Officer TO REACH (307) 777-7881 B R I AN B O N E R S W O R N IN TO R E P R E S E N T S E N AT E D I S T R I C T 0 2 C H E Y E N N E – Brian Boner of Douglas was sworn in as a member of the 63rd Wyoming Legislature on Friday in the Senate Chambers of the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne. Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice E. James Burke administered the oath of office and Sen. Phil Nicholas, President of the Wyoming Senate presided over the ceremony. Sen. Boner was joined by members of the Wyoming Legislature, legislative staff, family members and friends at the brief ceremony. Following the administration of the oath of office from Justice Burke, President Nicholas and fellow legislators welcomed Boner to the Wyoming Legislature. Boner addressed the well-wishers during the ceremony stating that he looked forward to serving the people of Wyoming. “I look forward to helping Wyoming, helping to diversify our economy and making our communities stronger in this coming term that I am finishing out.” Boner said. Boner was appointed by the Converse and Platte County Commissioners to serve the residents of Senate District 2 on March 19 and fill the vacant seat left by former Sen. Jim Anderson who resigned from the Legislature at the conclusion of the 2015 General Session. President Nicholas will be making changes to the Senate’s Committee assignments in the coming weeks. – END – Photo cutlines (Courtesy Wyoming Legislative Service Office) Boner Swearing in 1: Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice E. James Burke administers the oath of office to Brian Boner in the Senate Chamber in Cheyenne. Boner Swearing in 2: Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice E. James Burke administers the oath of office to Brian Boner in the Senate Chamber in Cheyenne. Boner Swearing in 3: Senator Brian Boner addresses those in attendance at his swearing-in ceremony Friday in the Senate Chamber in Cheyenne. Boner Swearing-in Audio: Ten-second audio quote from Sen. Boner following his swearing-in ceremony Friday. LSO RESEARCH AND INFORMATION SERVICES • 213 State Capitol • Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 TELEPHONE (307)777-7881 • FAX (307)777-5466 • E-MAIL lso@wyoleg.gov • WEB SITE www.wyoleg.gov
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