New Sergeant-at-Arms in House of Republicans comes from Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The new Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. House of Representatives is Timothy Paul Blodgett, a Rochester native.

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy tweeted out a congratulations to Blodgett, his cousin. According to Duffy, Blodgett "hails from Rochester's 10th Ward. He is a great public servant and makes us all proud."

Congratulations to the new House Sergeant at Arms Timothy Blodgett-
a truly great choice.
Tim happens to be a cousin - and he hails from Rochester’s 10th Ward.
He is a great public servant and makes us all proud.@RochesterChambr @USCongress https://t.co/vuU7Un2TxV

— Bob Duffy (@BobDuffyROC) January 11, 2021

The Sergeant at Arms is an officer of the House with law enforcement, protocol, and administrative responsibilities. The Sergeant at Arms is elected at the beginning of each Congress by the membership of the House.

Former Sgt. at Arms Paul Irving resigned in the wake of last week’s attack on the U.S. Capitol.