STATEHOUSE (Nov. 22, 2022) – Lorissa Sweet of Wabash took the oath of office today to serve as state representative for House District 50.
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.
"I'm excited and honored to represent our local communities and our conservative values at the Statehouse," Sweet said. "I look forward to putting my experience running a small business and serving on the county council to work for our district."
Since 2016, Sweet served as a Wabash County councilwoman. In 2009, she opened a small business, Sweet Grooms, where she works as a professional pet groomer. In 2021, she launched Sweet Occasions, LLC, a rustic wedding decor rental business. She earned a bachelor's degree in animal agribusiness from Purdue University and is a Maconoquah High School graduate.
Sweet and her husband, Jeremy, live in Wabash, and have two grown daughters, Hally and Amelia. They are members of College Corner Brethren Church and are active in ministry and Bible studies. The pair also serve as leaders for Brethren Way of Christ and Faith Quest, a program for spiritual weekend retreats for teens and adults.
Constituents can contact Sweet by calling 800-382-9841 or 317-232-9600, or by emailing Sweet at h50@iga.in.gov.
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State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) represents House District 50, which
includes Huntington County and portions of Miami, Wabash and Wells counties.
PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) (center) joins fellow House lawmakers in taking the oath of office during Organization Day on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at the Statehouse. Sweet will serve House District 50 in the General Assembly, which includes Huntington County and portions of Miami, Wabash and Wells counties.
