Giessel (left) being sworn in at the opening of the 28th Alaska State Legislature. Alaska legislators are typically sworn in on opening day in groups of five; to Giessel's left are Anna Fairclough, Kevin Meyer, Peter Micciche, and Lesil McGuire.
Alaska Mining Day bill signing ceremony: Giessel with Governor Sean Parnell, Senate President Charlie Huggins, Micciche, Donald Olson and mining industry representatives.