Karl Brabenec was officially sworn in as a member of the New York State Assembly on Tuesday, Jan. 6, surrounded by his family. Pictured from left to right are: Judge Kevin Engel, Minority Leader Brian Kolb, Tom Brabenec (brother), Emilie Brabenec (mother), Kimberly Brabenec (daughter), Assemblyman Karl Brabenec and his son, Karl Brabenec Jr.