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During the final days of the regular 2017 legislative session, Rep. Craig Fishbein and his legislative colleagues from Meriden and Wallingford presented a state citation to the ARC of Meriden-Wallingford honoring their 65th anniversary. The honor, bestowed as a point of personal privilege from the lawmakers during a brief break between debate on legislation, was met with a standing ovation from the House of Representatives.

From left – State Rep Hilda Santiago presents an official state citation to the ARC of Meriden-Wallingford honoring their 65th anniversary as Rep. Cathie Abercrombie, Pam Fields, CEO of the ARC of Meriden-Wallingford, Sarah Putterman, Mary Ellen Rivers, facilities director for ARC of Meriden-Wallingford, and Reps. Craig Fishbein and Buddy Altobello look on during a session day at the State Capitol.

