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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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The group is standing together for a photo.
Rep. Hovey (second from right) joins with Monroe officials in December 2007 for the signing of a local ordinance providing tax relief for the town's senior citizens.

Rep. Hovey is sitting at her desk in the chamber and is holding a pen and writing as she studies the bill.
Rep. Hovey is busy analyzing legislation proposed during the May 15 Session Day.

Rep. Hovey is in the center and talking with the kids in the gallery.
Rep. Hovey speaks with children from St. Rose School in Newtown during their visit to the state Capitol, May 15, 2007.

On Saturday, April 28, The Monroe Little League held a ceremony recognizing a $10,000 state grant secured by State Rep. DebraLee Hovey, R-Monroe. The funds will be used for the installation of batting cages at the league's Cross Hill Road facility. From left to right: League President Bruce Freedman, Rep. Hovey and League Treasurer Robert Jarnutowski.

Rep. Hovey speaks on an Education Bill during the May 1^st session.

The group stands in the LOB Atrium.
Rep. Hovey meets with the Middle School Students from Fraser Woods School, Newtown, CT on February 13, 2007 during their visit to the Capitol.

Rep. Hovey is standing next to Rep. Belden whi is sitting.

Rep. Hovey takes a moment to pose with Rep. Belden (R-Shelton) as she hands out bumper stickers that help to promote a proposed bill that would ensure the preservation of 25 horse trails in Connecticut, including Monroe Rails into Trails and Pequonnock/Housatonic Railed Greenway in Monroe and Newtown, Webb Mountain Park in Monroe and Al's Trail, Fairfield Hills Trails and Kazan Property Trails in Newtown.

The two are sitting together.
Rep. Hovey sits with Amanda Watson of Sandy Hook who was her guest for the Opening Day of Session 2007.

The group stands together in the LOB.

Representative Hovey takes a moment with Robert and Melinda Watson and their daughter, Amy, of Sandy Hook, on January 3. Rep. Hovey hosted the Watson family for the opening of the Legislature's 2007 Session. Amanda and her sister, Brittany, who was unable to attend, serve as carriers for Rep. Hovey's banner in Newtown's Labor Day Parade.

She is standing and applauding.
Rep. Hovey applauds as the past House Speakers are announced on Opening Day, January 3, 2007.

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