State Representative DebraLee Hovey, R-112th District, joins Governor M. Jodi Rell, Environmental Protection Commissioner Gina McCarthy and Newtown Conservation Official Rob Sibley at a recent ceremony announcing the award of a $157,500 Open Space Grant for Newtown. This grant helped the town acquire the 17-acre Laurel Trail Open Space Preserve and was one of 24 such awards announced. The announcement was made at the White Barn Theater property in Norwalk, one of the properties that received funding under the state’s Open Space program.
Representative DebraLee Hovey, left, and Representative Janice Giegler at the 7th Annual Eastern Regional Conference of Women in Government. Representative Hovey was asked to facilitate and chair the Family building Subcommittee of the National Federation of women Legislators.
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Representative Hovey supports Suzette Kelo's efforts to preserve her home.
Republicans are joined by homeowners in demanding that a special session be called to place a moratorium on eminent domain throughout the state.
State Representative DebraLee Hovey presents the general of the National Guard with her check and encourages others to support the Red Cross and the Salvation Army.
State Representative DebraLee Hovey meets the volunteers and thanks them for their services to the state and the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Rep. Hovey spends time with militia reenactors during Newtown's Tercentennial Celebration. August 8, 2005.
State Representative DebraLee Hovey (standing, third from left) and other area legislators look on as Governor M. Jodi Rell signs a comprehensive transportation bill that will provide funding to buy new railcars for Metro North and pay for other mass transit and highway improvements in Fairfield County. The bill signing ceremony took place July 7th at the Metro North railway station in South Norwalk.
Representative Hovey and House Speaker Jim Amann present a check for Lifestar. Accepting the check are Karen McAllister - Director of Development, Dr. Kenneth Robinson - Director of Life Star, and Kevin Kinsella - Vice President of Hartford Hospital.
Representative Hovey works in the chamber with colleague Sean Williams, of Watertown.
Representative Hovey speaks on an issue in the House Chamber. April 2005.
Representative Hovey gets some first-hand experience with the Segway technology.
Master Connor Foley spends a day at the capitol with his Representative. Master Foley's father won the day at a recent St. Jude Auction. A fun day was had by all and DebraLee enjoys having visitors to the Capitol.
Representative Hovey welcomes "Gold Award" Girl Scouts from Monroe to the capitol January 13 for a tour and lunch. Shown above are Ashley Donofrio, Erin Berg, Emily Fromm, Becky Wright, and Danielle Richtarich.
Representative Hovey applauds during opening ceremonies for the 2005 Session.
Rep. Hovey welcomes close friend and supporter James W. Davison to the House Chamber.
