“I was pleased to take this oath and continue providing a voice for Arkansas’ children, working families, and seniors at our nation’s Capitol,” Ross said, “and it is for my constituents that I pledge to continue this work.  I took this oath for our seniors, our greatest generation, whose health and welfare it is our duty to ensure.  I took it for our farm families who provide our nation with a safe and reliable source for food and fiber.  I took it for our children who need our help to ensure they receive the best education possible.  I took this oath for our working families who are struggling in our current economy.  I am committed to serving these and all of the people in our district.” 

Ross was joined on the House floor by his son, Alex, as he took the oath of office.  His wife, Holly, and daughter, Sydney Beth, were also in Washington, DC for the ceremony. 

The Congressman just completed his first term in office during which he served on the House Agriculture, Small Business, and Financial Services Committees.  During his first term, he helped to bring national attention to the need for prescription drug coverage for seniors under Medicare.  He also made progress in protecting the local timber and catfish industries from harmful imports, and fought to increase the minimum wage.  As a member of the Financial Services Committee, he was involved in the hearings on Enron and World Com, and helped to craft legislation to crackdown on corporate greed and protect working families.   

Ross is a fifth generation Arkansan and a graduate of Hope High School and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  He and his wife, Holly, own a pharmacy and home medical equipment business in Prescott.  Their two children, Sydney and Alex, attend the Prescott Public Schools.