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The transcript documents the moment an oath of office is administered to Gazzala Firdos Hashmi, who is being sworn in as lieutenant governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The exchange unfolds with a formal question and response, the ceremonial touching of a sacred text, and the recitation of the oath, concluding with a brief acknowledgment.
First, the administrator asks, “Are you prepared to take the oath of office?” The reply is affirmative: “Yes. I am.” The ceremony proceeds with the prescribed physical and ritual actions: “Please place your left hand on the Quran, raise your right hand, and repeat after me.” The individual confirms her identity, stating, “I, Gazzala Firdos Hashmi.” She then commits to the oath: “Do solemnly swear. Do solemnly swear.”
The oath itself is a formal pledge. Hashmi declares, “That I will support the constitution of The United States.” She repeats the commitment to the federal constitution, signifying allegiance to the national framework of laws. The oath then continues with the commitment to the Commonwealth of Virginia: “That I will support the constitution of The United States. And the constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia.” The repetition emphasizes the dual duty to both national and state constitutions as part of her office.
The next clause expands on the duties to be discharged: “and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me.” The phrase reinforces the standard of conduct expected of the lieutenant governor, focusing on fidelity and impartiality in fulfilling the office’s responsibilities. The final portion of the oath specifies the office itself: “As lieutenant governor of the Commonwealth Of Virginia.” The oath is concluded with the assurance of capability: “To the best of my ability.”
The ceremony closes with a brief recognition: “Congratulations.” The exchange ends with Hashmi’s response of thanks: “Thank you.” This sequence marks the formal installation and sworn commitment of Gazzala Firdos Hashmi to serve as lieutenant governor, under the authority of both the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and to perform the duties of the office to the best of her ability.