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Like any other lawmaker, Rep.-elect Robert Garcia will swear his oath of office on a foundational text. He chose the US Constitution over the Bible or another religious book, and when the time comes, he’ll also take his oath with three sentimental items, including the first edition comic of Superman.
“I've read almost all genres, but Superman is always the character that stood out and spoke to me the most,” Garcia, a Democrat from California, told BuzzFeed News on Wednesday.
A new Democratic member of Congress from California, who is the first out gay immigrant elected to the body, will be sworn in on a rare first-edition Superman comic, sentimental personal items, and the Constitution once Republicans manage to elect a new speaker of the House.
Robert Garcia, who was mayor of Long Beach before November’s election, announced on Tuesday that he would be sworn in with items of personal significance.
Congressman Robert Garcia is the First LGBTQ+ Immigrant to Serve in Congress. He will be sworn in following a 3-day delay led by Republicans in disarray.
Congressman Garcia will be sworn in on the Constitution, with him he will have a photo of his late parents who he lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, his citizenship certificate, and comic book Superman #1 on loan from the Library of Congress.
The newest Members of Congress joined their colleagues on January 3rd, 2023 when the First Session of the 118th United States Congress convened.
