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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx was officially sworn in this afternoon as the newest Member of Congress from North Carolina’s Fifth District. As such, she became the third woman in North Carolina history to take a seat in the United States House of Representatives. She also became the first Representative ever to hail from Watauga County.

“It is truly an honor to represent the people of Northwest North Carolina,” said Rep. Foxx, who previously served ten years in the North Carolina Senate. “My constituents have entrusted me with an awesome responsibility and my staff and I will work hard on their behalf.”

Rep. Foxx said she is humbled to have the opportunity to work on Capitol Hill, where so many important people have served and where so many important decisions are made. “It is a wonderful feeling to know that I am now a part of the greatest government in the world,” she said.

Rep. Foxx and her staff moved into her Washington office Monday morning and immediately went to work. The Congresswoman spent the day opening her mail and taking phone calls from constituents. She also met with President Bush and Vice President Cheney at the White House and attended her first Republican Conference meeting, where she voted on House rules and procedures.

“My staff and I rolled up our sleeves as soon as we walked in the door and got to work immediately,” said Rep. Foxx.

Rep. Foxx cast her first vote this afternoon for Dennis Hastert to continue serving as Speaker of the House.

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