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Themis Klarides
Deputy Republican Leader

23 East Court, Derby 06418
Residence: 203-735-5911
Capitol: 1-800-842-1423

Education: Trinity College: BA in Political Science; Quinnipiac University School of Law: JD

Occupation: Attorney

Public Service: Member of the Planning and Zoning Board in Derby; member of the Executive Board and Fundraising Committee for MADD; member of the Walter Camp Football Foundation; volunteer with the Derby Police Department Domestic Violence Task Force; mentor in the Derby School Special Friends Program; Volunteer with Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program; served on the Orange Library Fundraising Children’s Duathalon Committee and the Orange Library Sports Auction Committee; Corporator of Griffin Health Services and the Birmingham Group; appointee to the CT-Israel Exchange Commission (CONNIX); former member of the Board of Finance in Seymour

Legislative Service: State House of Representatives 1999, 2001, 2003(Assistant Minority Leader),2005 (Assistant Minority Leader), 2007 (Deputy Minority Leader)

Committees: Education, Finance, Judiciary, Public Health

State Representative Themis Klarides is currently serving her fifth term in the General Assembly representing the 114^th Assembly District - the towns of Woodbridge, Orange and Derby. She was re-elected on November 7, 2006... [Full Biography] (PDF/14kb)

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Representative Klarides joins other officials at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Woodbridge Fire House, December 8, 2007.

Representative Klarides joins other officials at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Woodbridge Fire House, December 8, 2007.

The group is standing together in front of the liberty bell replica.
Above and Below
Rep. Klarides visits with the students from Beecher Road School during their visit to the state Capitol.

The group is standing together in front of the liberty bell replica.

Rep. Klarides (center) assists in the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Lowe's home improvement store in Derby. Along with her are, from left to right, a representative from Lowe's, Derby Mayor Anthony Staffieri, State Senator Joseph Crisco, and State Representative Linda Gentile. November 1, 2007.

On Saturday, September 15th, 2007, State Representative Themis Klarides hosted an event honoring veterans from Derby, Orange and Woodbridge. Roughly 600 people attended the event where over 200 veterans were awarded the State Veterans Wartime Service Medal at the Jewish Community Center in Woodbridge. Above, Representative Klarides congratulates a medal recipient.

Representative Klarides, Dr. Linda Schwartz, Commissioner of the Department of Veterans' Affairs, and John Wiltse, Deputy Commissioner, pose with members of the First Company Governor's Horse Guards who provided a colorguard for the veterans' medal ceremony hosted by Representative Klarides.

Representative Klarides congratulates a veteran at the September 15th, 2007 ceremony in Woodbridge.

Representative Klarides with several members of the Boy Scouts of America who assisted during the veterans medal ceremony on September 15th, 2007.

The group is standing around Rep. Cafero who is speaking at the podium.
Rep. Klarides (second from the left) joins fellow Republicans (left to right) Rep. Ferrari, Rep. DelGobbo, House Republican Leader Rep. Cafero, Sen. Herlihy, Rep. Williams, and Rep. Hamzy at a press conference where House and Senate Republicans proposed sweeping compromises to stalled energy bills that have been caught in a year-long legislative logjam and will provide consumer relief through efficiencies and conservation and changes in electrical generation. May18,2007

The three are standing together in the well of the House Chamber.
Rep. Cafero and fellow Republican legislator Themis Klarides flank Baseball Great Rusty Staub during his visit to the state Capitol, May 16, 2007. Mr Staub was honored by the House of Representatives for his baseball achievements and his outstanding service to others in his life after baseball.

Rep. Klarides discusses a legislative issue with Rep. Williams during the May 1^st session.

Rep. Klarides, teachers, and approximately 25 students gather in a committee room in the legislative office building.
Rep. Klarides welcomes 4th graders from Ezra Academy in Woodbridge to the State Capitol April 17.

Rep. Klarides is engaged in discussion at a table face to face with Ralph.
Rep. Klarides recently was a guest on the TV show, "Ralph Talk."

The 3 are standing together in front of the group.
Rep. Klarides (center)speaks to members of the New Haven Chamber of Commerce on the Governor's budget proposal. She is flanked by Sen.Looney (left) and Rep. Dyson (right), February 28, 2007.
The two are sitting at the desk testifying.
Rep. Klarides testifies with Orange First Selectman, James Zeoli, on proposed Bill No. 6584, which will allow for the purchase and maintenance of the former Ewen Farm in the town of Orange to control flooding and for public use and enjoyment, February 9, 2007.

She is standing and clapping.
Rep. Klarides stands and applauds as the Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele is introduced to the assembly, February 7,2007.

Rep. Klarides is standing at podium and speaking.
Rep. Klarides speaks on the House Republican "Learn Here, Live Here " proposal at Norwalk Community College, 1/25/2007.

The two are sitting in the chamber.
Rep. Klarides and her guest enjoy the Opening Day festivities. January 3, 2007.

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