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
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As President of the
@NYSenate, I welcome you to the 2019 legislative session. I travel to each of the 62 counties every year and witness the incredible pride you have for your districts. We will continue to work together for the people.1 reply 2 retweets 2 likesShow this thread -
To the new class of 17 senators — I look out and see something I’ve been waiting for far too long, MORE WOMEN! 20 women, up from 13 since last year.
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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_NYC
Iranian American – @AnnaMKaplan
Indian American – @KevinThomasNY
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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.
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