
Supporting Constituents Pressing for Awareness of Neurofibromatosis!
Posted on March 21, 2025
On Friday, Suffield’s Amy Reay joined Rep. Zawistowski to testify before the legislature’s Government Administration and Elections Committee in strong support of Senate Bill 1519 which will designate February fourteenth of each year as Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day, to raise awareness of this genetic condition that often begins in childhood and causes tumors to grow on […]
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Celebrating Agriculture Day with Suffield FFA Students at the State Capitol!
Posted on March 19, 2025
State Representative Tami Zawistowski (R-61) was able to meet up with students from Suffield High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) program, and friends from Hastings Farm, at the State Capitol for Agriculture Day. “As always, it’s great to see Suffield FFA in the community and advocating for their program and increased investments in agriculture, […]
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Friday: Public Hearing on SB1519 – to make Feb. 14th Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day
Posted on March 18, 2025
On Friday, the legislature’s Government Administration and Elections Committee is holding a public hearing on multiple bills, including Senate Bill 1519 which will designate certain days, weeks, and months to bring awareness to important public issues or honor people or organizations of note. The second section of the bill states: “The Governor shall proclaim February […]
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Welcoming the Society of Connecticut Opticians to the LOB!
Posted on March 10, 2025
I was happy to welcome the Society of Connecticut Opticians (SOCO) to the Legislative Office Building today! They were at the Legislative Office Building offering free eyeglass cleaning, adjustments, and nosepad replacements. Licensed opticians are important to make sure that eyewear fits their patients properly to maximize vision and comfort, that prescriptions are being filled […]
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Reading to McAlister School Students!
Posted on March 10, 2025
As part of annual Read Across America events, Rep. Zawistowski shared her joy of books and reading with students by reading “Those Darn Squirrels!” by Adam Rubin to Mrs. Amanda Moriarty’s 3rd grade class at McAlister Intermediate School. Rep. Zawistowski was able to take time to discuss her role as a state legislator and how […]
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