Victoria Addison is reporting in the Register-Star Republican John Faso of Kinderhook on Tue., Jan. 3, took the oath of office in Washington, becoming the newest representative of New York's 19th Congressional District. "It was very inspiring and humbling," Faso said of the ceremony. "I’m tremendously honored to serve. This is a very important moment for our country and I’m privileged to part apart of it." Faso's wife, son and daughter, daughter in-law and extended family attended the ceremony. As one of his first acts as a member of Congress, Faso said he voted for incumbent Paul Ryan in his successful bid for re-election as Speaker of the House. Faso, 64, was born and raised in Long Island and moved to Kinderhook more than 30 years ago. He represented the 107th District in the state Assembly from 1987 to 2002, and served as Assembly minority leader from 1998 to 2002. His subsequent bids for statewide office failed. A district swearing-in ceremony for Faso will be held at Kozel’s Restaurant in Ghent on Fri., Jan. 6, at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. Read the full story in the Register-Star.