JEFFERSON CITY —State Sen. Gary Romine, R-Farmington, was sworn into office on Wednesday, Jan. 9, during the ceremony that marked the beginning of the First Regular Session of the 97th General Assembly. He was elected to represent the citizens of the 3rd Senatorial District in November 2012.

“It is an honor to serve the people of the 3rd District in the state Senate,” said Sen. Romine. “I look forward to working with my new colleagues in the Capitol. We’ve set an impressive agenda, and I’m optimistic about the goals we can accomplish this session.”

In addition to his legislative duties, Sen. Romine currently serves as President and CEO of Show-Me-Rent-To-Own, a business he founded more than 25 years ago. The company began as a single store in Leadington, Mo.; it now includes nine stores throughout the state.

Senator Romine will serve the 3rd Senatorial District, which comprises Iron, Reynolds, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Washington counties, and part of Jefferson County.

For more information on Sen. Romine and his sponsored legislation for the 2013 session, visit his Senate webpage at www.senate.mo.gov/romine.