Rep. Henries sworn in as General Assembly convenes

State House — Rep. Brianna E. Henries was formally sworn into office Tuesday, Jan. 5, as the 2021-22 session of the Rhode Island General Assembly convened.

Representative Henries (D-Dist. 64, East Providence) was one of 14 new members of the House of Representatives who took the oath of office, which was administered to all 75 House members by Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea.

The House of Representatives began its legislative year today meeting at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence to provide greater social distance than is possible at the State House, which is closed to the public during the pandemic. The session also included the election of Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) as the speaker of the House.

A lifelong Rhode Islander, Representative Henries is a 2009 Classical High School graduate. She teaches theater at Valiant Arts Studio in Pawtucket, and is also a retail manager and makeup artist for Bare Minerals.