LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino was formally sworn in as senator for the 16th District on Wednesday during a ceremony at the state Capitol. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement administered the oath of office.
Bellino, R-Monroe, was also elected as associate president pro tempore by the full Senate. In the position, Bellino is the highest ranked Republican to lead the chamber during session when the lieutenant governor is absent.
“I’m honored to be chosen by my colleagues for this leadership role,” Bellino said. “As I officially begin my service to the hardworking people of Hillsdale, Lenawee and Monroe counties in the state Senate, this opportunity will help in my efforts to work with senators on both sides of the aisle to achieve real results that improve our great state.”
Bellino was joined on the Senate floor for the ceremony by his wife, Peggy, his brothers Mark and Mike, his niece, Emily Bellino, and his nephew, Ben Bellino.
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Photo caption: Sen. Joseph Bellino, R-Monroe, was formally sworn in as senator for the 16th District during a ceremony at the state Capitol. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement administered the oath of office. Bellino was joined on the Senate floor for the ceremony by his wife, Peggy, his brothers Mark and Mike, his niece, Emily Bellino, and his nephew, Ben Bellino. Bellino was also elected as associate president pro tempore by the full Senate.