Whitley County's Heuer, Banks begin terms in State government today
(Talk of the Town file photos by Jennifer Zartman Romano)
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Today is an important day for two Whitley County residents as they begin their terms in State government.
District 83 State Representative Kathy Heuer of Tri Lakes and District 17 State Senator Jim Banks of Columbia City will be sworn in today during a ceremony in Indianapolis today. Both Heuer and Banks are Whitley County natives and graduates of Columbia City High School.
Called Organization Day, the day's activities will include official assignments for the 2011 session. Both Heuer and Banks will begin their official duties this week. This will be the first time Heuer and Banks have served in State government.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Today is an important day for two Whitley County residents as they begin their terms in State government.
District 83 State Representative Kathy Heuer of Tri Lakes and District 17 State Senator Jim Banks of Columbia City will be sworn in today during a ceremony in Indianapolis today. Both Heuer and Banks are Whitley County natives and graduates of Columbia City High School.
Called Organization Day, the day's activities will include official assignments for the 2011 session. Both Heuer and Banks will begin their official duties this week. This will be the first time Heuer and Banks have served in State government.