DEP Secretary Formally Takes The Oath Of Office

DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell formally took the oath of office on Thursday morning, with Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro Cortes presiding, and his wife Colleen and four children supporting.
"I am honored and privileged to take this oath of office. But I believe this day is about all the employees in our great agency," said McDonnell.
McDonnell was unanimously confirmed by the Senate on Monday, after having served as Acting Secretary for just over one year.