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DebraLee Hovey
State Representative

296 Fan Hill Road, Monroe 06468
Capitol: 860-240-8700

Education: MS, MSED, University of Maine; Post-Graduate certificates: Educational Psychology, School Consultation

Occupation: Special Education Consultant, Child Advocate

Public Service: Monroe Inland-Wetlands Commission Member, YMCA Camp Hi-Rock Board Member

Legislative Service: State House of Representatives 2003, 2005,2007

Committees: Education (Ranking Member), Appropriations, Judiciary

State Representative DebraLee Hovey is a conscientious legislator who takes pride in her commitment to constituent service, her role as a voice for the towns of Monroe and Newtown at the State Capitol and her work on behalf of policies that encourage economic growth and job creation in Connecticut... [Full Biography] (PDF/33kb)

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Mr. Benedict has handed the plaque to Rep. Hovey, who smiles.
Fairfield County Farm Bureau Board of Directors member Bruce Benedict presents State Representative DebraLee Hovey, R-112th District with a plaque citing her for her efforts on behalf of Connecticut Agriculture. Representative Hovey received the award at the farm bureau’s annual meeting Tuesday, October 24th at the Stony Hill Inn in Bethel.

Rep. Hovey poses with 7 boy scouts and Brian Quinn; the tag sale is going on in the background.
Representative Hovey visits with volunteer Brian Quinn and members of Monroe Boy Scout Troop 62 at a tag sale to benefit the troop. Rep. Hovey encouraged the boys to go on to become Eagle Scouts, scouting’s most coveted achievement. The troop is sponsored by the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department.

The group takes a shovel full of soil at the groundbreaking ceremony.
Rep. Hovey participates in the groundbreaking ceremony for Swiss Army Brands, Inc. who is building a new North American headquarters in Monroe.

The two face the flag with their hand over their heart.
House Speaker James Aman (right) asked Rep. Hovey to lead the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Rep. Hovey welcomes her "most perfect" nephew, Parker M. Hovey, from Presque Isle, Maine, to the House Chamber.

Rep. Hovey speaks at the Women in Government Eastern Regional Director's Forum on Higher Education for Women and Minorities.

Rep. Hovey speaks with guest speaker Dr. Wilson and Commissioner Lewis.

(Left to Right) Dr. Wilson, Rep. Hovey, Commissioner Lewis, the President of Higher Education for Women Susan Crosby.

Commissioner Lewis presents data to Connecticut Legislators at the Women in Government Eastern Regional Director's Forum on Higher Education for Women and Minorities.

The two smile side by side.
Rep. Hovey and Governor Rell take a moment to relax.

DebraLee looks at Sam who is taking it all in; the are both smiling.
Masuk High School Senior Samantha Miko joins Representative Hovey in the House Chamber for the Opening Day of session. Feb. 8, 2006.

The three are shown smiling, standing side by side in the Governor's office.
Representative Hovey introduced Samantha Miko to Governor Rell following the Governor's Budget address to the General Assembly. Feb. 8.

The two are shown standing behind Rep. Hovey's desk in the chamber.
Representative Hovey welcomes friend and State Marshall Richard Orr to the House Chamber on the opening day of session.

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