NY: Raga sworn in as first-ever Filipino American elected to the state Legislature
More than 300 community members attended the historic inauguration of Assemblyman Steven Raga as the first Filipino American elected to office in New York state.
Many who attended the swearing-in event at the Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows Corona Park wore traditional and cultural attire to the event at the building that once housed the General Assembly of the newly formed United Nations from 1946-50 until its current home in Manhattan became available for the world body.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer administered the Ceremonial Oath of Office on Jan. 15.
“I know Assembly member Steven Raga will continue the fine tradition of Filipino Americans in public service in our nation, as he broke the glass ceiling becoming the first-ever Filipino Americans to be elected in New York state,” Schumer said. “And it’s not surprising why voters of all backgrounds chose Steven to become their next Assembly member.”
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