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Penny Bacchiochi
State Representative

37 Beverly Drive, Somers 06071
Residence: 860-749-1590
Capitol: 860-240-8700

Education: BA, University of Connecticut

Occupation: Realtor, Property Manager

Public Service: Planning and Zoning Commision, Stafford; Somers Day Committee, Somers

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

Committees: Planning and Development (Ranking Member), Internship (Ranking Member), Public Safety

Penny Bacchiochi is a dedicated legislator who takes pride in constituent service and is committed to making her district a better place to live, work and raise a family...[Full Biography] (PDF/13kb)

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The couple stands with Rep. Bacchiochi on one side and her legislative aide, Jason Schuetz, on the other.
State Rep. Penny Bacchiochi welcomes Chuck and Elaine Masterson, of Somers, to the State Capitol for lunch November 28, 2007.

State Rep. Penny Bacchiochi (R-Somers) recently presented a $5,000 check to Somers Historical Society President Carole Pyne. The funding from the state will be used for a series of improvements at the Somers Historical Society.

Rep. Bacchiochi is standing and speaking into a microphone. She is wearing a black dress and white jacket.
Rep. Bacchiochi speaks passionately on the HB6715: "An Act Concerning The Palliative Use Of Marijuana" as a discussion is held on the floor of the House of Representatives,
May 23, 2007.

Rep. Bacchiochi is standing in front of the group of students.
Rep. Bacchiochi speaks to the Stafford Middle School Student Council in the Gallery of the House of Representatives during their visit to the state Capitol. May 23, 2007.

Penny and the other men are standing on a dock next to the new water rescue boat.
On May 20, the Union Volunteer Fire Department successfully launched its new water rescue boat. The vessel is expected to be used for rescue efforts on the town’s various water ways and recreation areas, including Bigelow Hollow State Park, Morey Pond and Mashpaug. The boat was purchased with a $10,000 grant from the state that was obtained through the work of state Rep. Penny Bacchiochi (pictured at left) and state Sen. Tony Guglielmo.

Rep. Bacchiochi is standing on one side of the display table and 2 representatives are standing on the other side of the table and they are talking.
Rep. Bacchiochi speaks with representatives at the Cooper Atkins Company booth at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association Manufacturing and Technology Day at the State Capitol Wednesday, May 16, 2007.

The two are sitting and talking .

Rep. Belden listens as Rep. Bacchiochi makes her points to him on a bill she is a major proponent of, May 16, 2007.
The two are standing side by side
Rep. Bacchiochi poses with Jill Farnham, a senior from Somers High School, who spent the day at the capitol as part of the school to career program at Somers High School,
May 9, 2007.

The group is standing near the Hall of Flags in the state capitol.
Rep. Bacchiochi welcomes the fourth grade students from Somers Elementary School to the state Capitol on May 8, 2007.

Rep. Bacchiochi discuses a bill with Rep. Ryan during the May 1^st session.

The Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut (UPFFA of CT) held a Fire Ops 101 Day at the City of Hartford Fire Department Training Center on Monday, May 7. The purpose of Fire Ops 101 was to help Connecticut legislators gain an understanding of the every day life of professional, career firefighters, by utilizing a ‘hands-on’ approach. Among the legislators participating in the event was state Rep. Penny Bacchiochi (R-Somers). Above, Rep. Bacchiochi (left) is pictured with her shadow for the day, Chris Burkert, a 17-year veteran firefighter at Bradley International Airport.

Rep. Bacchiochi is sitting and Anthony is standing next to her in the House Chamber.
Rep. Bacchiochi and son Anthony spend the work day together as a part of "Take your Child to Work Day 2007". Anthony was able to watch as a Session was going on to see what his Mom does at the Capitol.
April 26, 2007

The three are standing side by side.
Rep. Bacchiochi (Right) takes a moment to stand with fellow Medical Marijuana Bill supporters, Rep. Christ (Left), and Celebrity Montel Williams after the public hearing.
March 23, 2007

He is standing at the podium and speaking and she is looking on.
Celebrity Montel Williams speaks from personal experience in support of the Medical Marijuana bill at a public hearing held on March 23, 2007. Representative Penny Bacchiochi looks on.

Rep. Bacchiochi is standing at a podium and speaking. Many media microphones are on the podium.
Rep. Bacchiochi speaks at a public hearing in favor of HB6715: "An Act Concerning The Palliative Use Of Marijuana", March 23, 2007.

She is working on her computer at her desk in the Chamber.
Rep. Bacchiochi is working at her computer during a break in Session on
March 7, 2007.

She is sitting and speaking at the testimony desk.
Rep. Bacchiochi speaks in favor of raised House Bill 7200: "An Act Concerning Minors and Body Piercing Kits" before the General Law Committee on February 27,2007.

She is speaking at the testimony desk.
Rep. Bacchiochi testifies before the Judiciary Committee in favor of HB6715: "An Act Concerning The Palliative Use Of Marijuana", February 26, 2007.

The three women pose for a picture.
Representative Bacchiochi poses with guests on the Opening Day of Session 2007.

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