Mitchell, center, shares a laugh with former Assemblywoman Gwen Moore of Los Angeles, right.
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Mitchell is congratulated by fellow Democrat Warren Furutani, who represents the 55th Assembly District.
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Assemblyman Richard Pan holds his son William, 4, after the swearing in of new members at the Capitol.
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Freshman Assemblywoman Holly Mitchell, right, greets family and friends in her Capitol office. Her mother, Sylvia Johnson, sits next to her.
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Mitchell gets a hug from longtime political friend Stan DiOrio in her office.
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