U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today was sworn in as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 114th Congress during a ceremony on the floor of the House on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. This is Davis’ second term in Congress.
“I am honored to be sworn in for a second term and for another opportunity to serve the people of Illinois’ 13th Congressional District,” said Davis. “This oath is one that I take very seriously and will continue to uphold by supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States.”
The text of the Oath of Office is as follows:
“I, (name of Member), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.”
Davis was joined on the floor by his children, Toryn, Clark and Griffin, while his wife, Shannon, watched from the House Gallery.
In the attached photo, Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) is pictured with his children (L to R) Clark, Toryn and Griffon on the floor of the House.
