Posted on April 13, 2018
HARTFORD – State Rep. Lezlye Zupkus hosted a press conference at the State Capitol on Wednesday to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease. Rep. Zupkus was joined by lawmakers and advocates from the Connecticut Advocates for Parkinson’s.
Rep. Zupkus said, “April is Parkinson’s Awareness month. We are uniting here in Connecticut and around the world because 200 years is too long without a cure.”
A Bethany resident, Joseph Kelly was one of the advocates to speak about the need to find a cure for the…
Posted on April 10, 2018
BETHANY – In honor of Women’s History Month, State Representative Lezlye Zupkus and State Senator George Logan hosted an essay contest for Bethany 6th graders with the theme, “How a Connecticut Woman Made a Contribution to the State and/or Nation and How it Has Influenced Me.”
The winner and runner-up finishers were picked by the teachers at Bethany Elementary School and were presented with an official state citation and pin from the Bethany state lawmakers. The winner and runner-up, and who they profiled, are:
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Posted on April 6, 2018
HARTFORD – State Rep. Lezlye Zupkus participated in a Women’s Leadership Forum at the State Capitol on Wednesday, April 4th, where she joined women leaders to talk about how to get more women a seat at the table and involved in politics.
“It is so important for women leaders to mentor a younger woman,” said Rep. Zupkus. “We need to lead by example and show younger women that they don’t have to be afraid to speak their minds or to enter a field that is dominated by men. Women can do anything and be anyone, all it takes is confidence.”
The forum was hosted by the Aurora Foundation for Women and Girls, which focuses on promoting college completion and success for women in Greater Hartford.
Residents can visit www.ct-n.com to watch the full forum.
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