Posted on February 14, 2024
Keeping her annual tradition in honor of the holiday, State Representative Tami Zawistowski (R-61) again collected and delivered dozens of adorable Valentine’s Day cards handmade by students at Spaulding Elementary School to first responders in Suffield.
Rep. Zawistowski hosted her second annual “Valentines for First Responders” event as a way to engage with elementary school students and to thank the brave men and women of the police, fire, and ambulance services for putting the community first. As in years’ past, Rep. Zawistowski hand-delivered the cards to the Suffield Police Department, Suffield Fire Department and Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association.
“Seeing the children’s beautiful and heartfelt card designs each year is a lot of fun, and their messages certainly help brighten the spirits of our police, fire and EMS teams,” Rep. Zawistowski said. “I want to thank the teachers and especially the children for always putting so much care and effort into these wonderful, positive messages every year.”
“I was delighted to help deliver a little love from Spaulding School students to Suffield’s First Responders for Valentines Day!”
Police Sgt. Justin Nelson, Lt. Ryan Burnell, Rep. Tami Zawistowski, Dispatcher Nathan Rice.
Rep. Tami Zawistowski, School Resource Officer Randy Roman, Suffield Police Chief James Canon, Lt. Ryan Burnell, Safety & Security Specialist Jeff Beiler, Capt. Robert Palmer, Safety & Security Specialist Chad Rypysc. Students: Tyler Gregor, Weston Gregor, William Mosneaga, Colton Jacobs, Ryker Farnham, Chase Tremblay.
Asst. Administrator Sue Smyth, Dispatcher Millie Webster, Rep. Tami Zawistowski
Suffield Fire Dep. Chief  Scott Cunningham, Rep. Tami Zawistowski, Capt. Eric Vincent.
Paramedic Jackie Guzie, Paramedic William Murray, Chief John Spencer, Rosco (dog), Rep. Tami Zawistowski, EMT Cameron Wood, EMT Doug McIntosh.