WASHIINGTON, DC: Texans flocked to the Nation’s Capitol for Tuesday’s historic Presidential Inauguration and several hundred people from the 6th District were among the crowds.
Congressman Joe Barton kicked things off with a welcome reception for his constituents Monday night. Guests were served several complimentary Tex-Mex favorites to remind them of home. Rep. Barton personally greeted each person at the celebration and posed for pictures with them.
“This is a historic event and it is great to share it with my fellow Texans. I love getting to meet the people I represent face to face and talk to them about what matters most to them. It makes me a better Congressman,” said Mr. Barton.
Joining the dozens of people at the reception were two recognizable faces. Michael Young, who spends most of his summer in Arlington playing infield for the Texas Rangers, and Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of former President and Texas icon Lyndon Baines Johnson. They each took time to pose for pictures and speak to the guests.
Congressman Barton distributed more than 200 tickets to the Presidential Inauguration and Parade during the reception. Recipients of the coveted passes were from all over the 6th district from Arlington to Crockett and several towns in between.
Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to fulfill all of the ticket requests so Rep. Barton invited everyone to his office on Tuesday morning to watch the inauguration. Several people took him up on the offer. They had to watch the ceremony on TV because you couldn’t see the stage from Mr. Barton’s window, but the gathered guests did get a chance to see former President Bush’s helicopter take off as he left the Capitol for the final time.
Neither event was paid for using taxpayer money.
Congressman Barton represents the 6th District of Texas. He was first elected in 1984.
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