Tune in at 1:00pm as I preside over the opening of the @NYSenate and welcome 17 new members and history-making Majority Leader @AndreaSCousins 
https://www.nysenate.gov/calendar/sessions/january-09-2019/session-1-9-19 …
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@NYSenate is the most ethnically and culturally diverse in the state’s 240-year history. Breaking down barriers as we welcome the first:
Muslim – @RJackson_NYCIranian American – @AnnaMKaplanIndian American – @KevinThomasNYTaiwanese American – @LiuNewYorkShow this thread
To the families, I recognize the sacrifices you make, milestones missed and everyday life. Part of the work of this body is to propose and pass legislation, showing the rest of the nation how progressive values are translated into action – all to better the lives of others.
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History is made – the first woman and person of color as
@NYSenate Majority Leader,@AndreaSCousins. There are no more barriers to hold little girls back from achieving their dreams because they now see the leader of@NYSenate,@NewYorkStateAG, and Lt. Governor are all women.Show this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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