Sen. Andreas Borgeas

A state senator from Fresno will become the only Republican in California to chair a legislative committee.

Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) was appointed by California Senate President pro tempore Toni Atkins to chair the Senate Agriculture Committee.

Representing a large area of the San Joaquin Valley as well as ranch lands in the foothills, Borgeas will be the only Republican in charge of a committee in both the Assembly and Senate.

“I am honored to chair the Senate Agriculture Committee, and I would like to thank President pro tempore Atkins for appointing me to serve in this role,” said Borgeas. “The Central Valley is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, and we need strong, effective advocates in Sacramento on behalf of our agricultural community. I look forward to representing California’s agricultural regions and industries as Chairman of the Agriculture Committee.”