Reps. Rutigliano and Hwang Speak with Trumbull Rotary
TRUMBULL – Representative Tony Hwang (R-134) and Representative-elect Dave Rutigliano (R-123) addressed the Trumbull Rotary breakfast on Jan. 4th, speaking and answering questions on a number of topics, including an update on the legislative outlook for the upcoming session.
Rep. Hwang spoke about the rich history of the legislature and acknowledged the great work the Rotary and its members do — especially regarding their non-profit work. He talked about how government must continue to work with non-profit community providers who are struggling with increased needs and service utilization amidst State budget cuts.
Rep. Hwang called for both political parties to work together to address the challenges the State faces. He stated that the government cannot be allowed to tax without consequence and stressed the importance of government taking responsible and accountable actions during the upcoming session. Rep. Hwang concluded by emphasizing that he was elected to represent the people, not political labels and he is committed to representing the community while applying the Rotarian principle of “Service above Self.”
Rep-elect Rutigliano, a small business owner, talked about the need to improve on the 9% unemployment rate in Connecticut. He mentioned that making government more efficient and improving the climate for small businesses is the key to economic growth.
Rotarian and Town Council member David Pia, who introduced the legislators at the meeting, said, “I have the highest respect for these two public servants. Tony and Dave share an unparalleled commitment to the towns that they represent. They work tirelessly for their community and I am proud to have them represent me in Hartford, and even prouder to call them friends.”
Jim Malski, President of the Trumbull Rotary, spoke of the great work Rep. Hwang has accomplished, “Tony is a great friend of Rotary and a supporter of all our charitable efforts for a number of years. It is great to have him back for our first meeting of the year.”
“I have known Tony for five years and I can say with confidence he walks the walk in caring for his constituents, and is committed to the mission of enriching our community through reading and learning” said Sue Horton, Rotarian and Director of the Trumbull Library.
Both legislators noted how excited they were to begin the new session and the work that lies ahead. The 2013-14 Session of the Connecticut General Assembly which includes the House of Representatives begins Wednesday, January 9th.
Rep. Tony Hwang was recently re-elected to a 3rd term in the Connecticut General Assembly. Rep. Hwang represents the 134th District, which encompasses portions of Fairfield and Trumbull. Rep. Hwang is the ranking leader in the Government Administration and Elections Committee and was a member of Appropriations and Environment committees in the 2011-2012 legislative sessions. Rep. Hwang is a member of the CT Innovation Life Sciences Business/Government Group.
Rep. Dave Rutigliano was elected to his first term in the CT House on November 6, 2012. He lives in Trumbull with his wife of 22 years, Michele, and their two boys.