Delegate Chris Phillips was sworn into office Monday morning in the West Virginia House of Delegates chamber.
Phillips, of Buckhannon, is a republican member representing the 47th district, which covers Barbour County and part of Tucker County. He works at a family business.
Assisting in Monday’s ceremony were Phillips’ girlfriend Lisa Weese; daughters, Cari, Annie, and Mimi; father Craig Phillips; son Logan Phillips; mother-in-law Candace Jacques; and brothers-in-law Matt Jacques, and John Sturn. House Clerk Steve Harrison administered the oath of office.