Rosario Named Deputy Speaker
January 7, 2019State Representative Christopher Rosario has been appointed to serve as Deputy Speaker by Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz.
Rosario, who was elected in 2014 to represent the 128th Assembly District, has quickly risen to leadership roles including most recently, as Chair of the legislature’s Black and Puerto Rican Caucus and Chief Majority Whip.
“I am excited and honored to serve in this new leadership capacity as one of Speaker Aresimowicz deputies,” Rosario stated. “I am grateful to the Speaker for this opportunity and I look forward to serving with my colleagues in this new and important role.”
“As one of our prominent leaders within our caucus, Rep. Rosario has always worked diligently representing his constituents and all residents of our state with passion and commitment,” Speaker Aresimowicz said. “I am pleased to have Chris join my leadership team, and look forward to working together to help move our legislative priorities forward.”
In addition to his new role, Rep. Rosario will continue to serve on the Appropriations and Transportation Committees as well as a new member of the Insurance & Real Estate Committee.
All lawmakers will begin serving their new terms after being sworn in when the 2019 Legislative Session convenes on January 9.