Celebrating Polish Day, Honoring Rep. Zawistowski
Key Takeaways
- It's the 35th anniversary of Polish Day events at the Capitol
State Rep. Tami Zawistowski was honored for her commitment to her heritage and her success as a small business owner and elected state official during Polish Day events at the State Capitol Thursday.
This annual celebration brings together Polish-American residents, community leaders, and dignitaries from across Connecticut, to honor the rich heritage and contributions of the Polish community. In addition to celebrating the 35th anniversary of Polish Day events at the Capitol, this year they were also celebrating the 235th anniversary of the Polish Constitution.
The Polonia-Paderewski Choir performed both the American and Polish National Anthems to start the festivities, then the crowd heard from Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and Mateusz Debowicz, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York, and other guest speakers before officially recognizing the distinguished honorees who have made meaningful contributions to Polonia in Connecticut.
The 2026 Honorees:
State Representative Tami Zawistowski
Frank Tyszka, Ansonia Mayor
State Representative Mary Mushinsky
Jason Jakubowski, CT Foodshare CEO
Joanna Michalski, New Britain Polish Saturday School
