Cash, Genda sworn in as new local state representatives

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 22, 2022) – Becky Cash of Zionsville and Mark Genda of Frankfort took the oath of office today to become state representatives and serve portions of Boone County.

Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush administered the oath to all House lawmakers during a swearing-in ceremony in the House Chamber of the Statehouse during Organization Day, which formally kicked off the 2023 legislative session.

"It's an honor to be given the opportunity to serve our community," Cash said. "I'm looking forward to a successful legislative session, and fighting for the rights and needs of families, small business owners and Hoosiers."

Cash represents House District 25, which includes portions of Boone and Hendricks counties.

She and her husband, Chris, run a nutrition business, and she is a naturopathic practitioner. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from Bowling Green State University, certification in catechesis and youth ministry from Steubenville University, and a naturopathic degree from Trinity School of Natural Health.

Cash lives in Zionsville with her husband and five of their six children. Their family attends St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church where they are active in ministry. 

Genda represents House District 41, which includes portions of Boone, Clinton, Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties.

"I'm excited to represent the voices and values of House District 41 at the Statehouse," Genda said. "I'm passionate about helping those in our community and across the state, and I look forward to building on Indiana's successful track record."

Born and raised in Clinton County, he owns Genda Funeral Homes in Flora, Frankfort, Rossville and Mulberry, and Genda Rentals in Frankfort. He earned a degree from Worsham College of Mortuary Science after graduating from Frankfort High School, and he has been a licensed funeral director in the state of Indiana for 37 years.

Genda resides in Frankfort with his life partner, Erin, and is a member of St. Matthew United Methodist Church where he has held leadership roles.

Constituents can contact Cash and Genda by calling 800-382-9841 or 317-232-9600, or by emailing Cash at h25@iga.in.gov or Genda at h41@iga.in.gov.

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 State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) represents House District 25,
which includes portions of Boone and Hendricks counties.
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State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) represents House District 41,
which includes portions of Boone, Clinton, Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties.
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