State Rep. Angel Cruz took the oath of office at the state Capitol to begin his 11thterm representing the 180thDistrict in Philadelphia.
The noon swearing-in ceremony marked the beginning of the 2021-22 session of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Cruz was also appointed to serve a 9thterm as Democratic chairman of the House Human Services Committee for this session.
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Cruz said he will focus on his continued efforts addressing the opioid and drug crisis, employment, housing and education in the new term. During his 20-year tenure, Cruz has drafted and had enacted several important pieces of legislation, including Act 148 of 2014, which expanded newborn screening in Pennsylvania; helped to secure grants for numerous non-profit organizations and projects in his district; and played a leading role in investigating the 1997 abduction and return of Delimar Vera, a story which made international news and was depicted in a Lifetime movie.
“I am humbled by the continued support of the residents of the 180thLegislative District. Through my years in office, being a voice for our community and communities across our commonwealth is a role that I have never once taken lightly,” Cruz said. “These years have been a journey and I’m proud to see what more we can accomplish moving forward.”
Cruz said his office can help with a variety of state-related services, including home heating, children’s health insurance, and prescription drug and property tax/rent rebate assistance. The phone number is (215) 291-5643. Residents also can learn more about Cruz’s legislative priorities and the services his office provides by visiting his website RepCruz.com.
By: Press release
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