Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_72 ( representative VARCHAR, begin_date VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Which member of the United States House of Representatives began their term on January 4, 1997?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT representative FROM table_name_72 WHERE begin_date = "january 4, 1997"