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Selim Noujaim
Assistant Republican Leader

104 DiNatali Drive, Waterbury 06705
Residence: 203-591-9190
Capitol: 1-800-842-1423

Education: Post University (Formerly Teikyo Post University). Associate Degree in Banking & Finance; Central Connecticut State University, BS, Administrative Sciences; University of New Haven, MBA Business Administration; Honorary Doctorate, Post University, May 2004

Occupation: Executive Vice President, Noujaim Tool Company, Inc.; Past President and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based American Production and Inventory Control Society, (APICS).

Public Service: Member of the Board of Directors of the Waterbury Association for Retarded Citizens (WARC). Member, Board of Directors of Saint Mary's Hospital. Member, Smaller Manufacturers Association (SMA). Chairman of the Economic Development and Manufacturer's Councils; President of the Maassir Lebanese-American Charitable Society. Member, Board of Trustees of Post University. Member, Board of Directors of CONNSTEP. 2005 Honorary Chairman, Relay of Life for the American Cancer Society. First vice chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce; Co-Chair of the 2001-2002 United Way Campaign Cabinet. Former member of the President's Council of Naugatuck Valley Community Technical College. Former member of the Workforce Connections/Private Industry Council; Former Board Chairman of the Seven Angels Theater; Chairman of Saints Peter and Paul Church Parish Council; Former member of the Board of Sacred Heart High School; Member Board of Trustees Post University; Member of the Strategic Planning Council for St. Mary's Hospital; Serves as Master of Ceremonies for numerous local charitable events

Legislative Service: State House of Representatives: Special Election February 2002, Regular Election November 2002, Regular Election 2004, Regular Election 2006 (Assistant Minority Leader)

Committees: Labor and Public Employees, Higher Education, Transportation

State Representative Selim G. Noujaim’s active involvement in his community and his focus on economic development and job creation in the Greater Waterbury area have made him a highly effective advocate for the people of Waterbury at the Connecticut General Assembly... [Full Biography] (PDF/14kb)

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At WATR's Christmas broadcast from Largay Travel, from left to right: Rep. Noujaim, Tom Chute, Mema (the Elf), and Bob Sagendorf.

The four are wearing hard hats and safety vests and are viewing the highway.
Rep. Noujaim and others tour construction repairs on Interstate 84. From left to right, Rep. Mioli, Rep. Guerrera, Sen. Defronzo, and Rep. Noujaim.

Santa and the others are outside with a Christmas tree behind them.
At the East End Community Club's tree lighting ceremony, Rep. Noujaim and Senator Caliguiri welcome Santa who is joined by his granddaughters Allison (on left) and Jessica Butkus. December 07.

The two are in the library having a discussion.
Rep. Noujaim welcomed Ralph Nader when he visited the Silas Bronson Library in Waterbury to promote his new book which deals with his childhood as a son of a Lebanese immigrant living in Winsted, CT.

Rep. Noujaim, a regular sponsor of Saints Peter & Paul is pictured with Danielle Du Verger, a student at the school. October 2007

Rep. Noujaim is sitting in the back of the house chamber. He is speaking on the phone and reading from the paper while holding a pen in the other hand.
Rep. Noujaim keeps in touch with his constituents during a break in the session day,
September 20, 2007

Rep. Noujaim stands in the middle of the co-producers of "the War" documentary. Lynn Novak is on the left and Ken Burns is on the right.
At a private reception, Representative Noujaim greets Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, Co-Producers of "the War" documentary.

At a celebration of the documentary "The War" which illustrates Waterbury's contributions to World War II, Rep. Noujaim stands between the producers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Also pictured are Linda Schwartz, Commissioner of Veterans Affairs along with members of the Waterbury Delegation and Mayor Jarjura.

Rep. Cafero is at the podium and is surrounded by republican legislators. Rep. Noujaim is standing behind Rep. Cafero.

Rep. Noujaim looks on and lends his support as House Republican Leader, Rep. Lawrence Cafero, speaks at the press conference called by the House and Senate Republicans to call for a special session no later than October 23 to strengthen Connecticut's persistent offender laws and enact a true Three Strikes policy, September 6, 2007.

Representative Noujaim presents a citation from the Connecticut General Assembly to Community Banking Manager Michael Mucciacciaro during grand opening ceremonies Tuesday, August 28, 2007 for Sovereign Bank’s new East End Community Banking Office at 105 Meriden Road in Waterbury.

Governor M. Jodi Rell signs into law a bill that eliminates the statute of limitations on six of the most serious sexual assault crimes, if the perpetrator has been identified by DNA evidence and the victim notified authorities of the assault within five years.

Behind the governor, from left are: Waterbury Police Superintendent Neil O'Leary, Rep. Noujaim, Rep. DebraLee Hovey, R-Monroe, bill advocate Donna Palomba, Rep. Themis Klarides, R-Derby, and Rep. Jeffrey Berger, D-Waterbury. The bill-signing ceremony took place Tuesday, August 22, 2007 at the Waterbury Police Department.

The two are shown holding a basketball standing on a court with kids training in the background.
(Photo Courtesy of John Sarlo)
Representative Noujaim welcomes Waterbury native and Boston Celtics basketball player Ryan Gomes to Fairlawn Park. Gomes, a Wiltby High School graduate, held a basketball clinic at Fairlawn Park Saturday, June 16, 2007 to celebrate recent renovations to the park. Representative Noujaim secured a $250,000 grant that helped fund the renovation and reconstruction project.

Rep. Noujaim sponsored the annual breakfast of Wallace Middle School. The students signed a huge card in gratitude for his sponsorship.

The group is standing together outside the house chamber.
(Left to Right)Rep. D'Amelio poses with Mrs. Suzanne Gravel - Language Arts Coordinator, Rep. Jeff Berger, Mrs. Gina Calabrese - Principal, Rep.Selim Noujaim, Ms. Robin Henry -Vice-Principal, Rep. Sean Williams,Mrs. Margaret Harrigan- Integrated Arts Coordinator, Mrs. Joan Dooling -5th Grade Teacher, and Mr. William Magnotta - Program Director of Magnet Schools, CT Dept. of Education after they are recognized for the outstanding contributions made by them to the Waterbury School System, June 6, 2007.

Rep. Noujaim stands with our chaplan and house Speaker with his hand over his heart and is facing the flag of the USA.
Rep. Noujaim stands on the dias as he leads the House of Representatives in the Pledge of Allegiance, June 5, 2007.

Rep. Noujaim celebrates some of this session's successes within caucus. June 5.

On a rainy Saturday morning, Rep. Noujaim speaks to attendees at the Cancer Society's Relay for Life after he ran seven miles and raising $1,200 for cancer research.

The three of them are standing together in front of their display.
Rep. Noujaim (Right) stands with Rich Laurenzi and Angela Dillon in front of their display for Prospect Tool and Machine at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association Manufacturing and Technology Day at the State Capitol Wednesday, May 16, 2007.

The group is sitting around a conference table .
Rep. Noujaim helps his constituents, the owners of "the Cheshire House" Nursing Home at a meeting with the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services and his staff, May 16, 2007.

The two mean are standing and talking in front of Mr. Kelly's exhibit.
Rep. Noujaim speaks with Ken Kelly of the Kaman Fuzing Company during the Connecticut Business & Industry Association Manufacturing and Technology Day at the State Capitol Wednesday, May 16, 2007.

The three gentlemen are shown side by side standing in the house chamber.
Representative Noujaim meets with Julio Vasquez, left of Waterbury, the Greater Waterbury Boys and Girls Club’s 2007 Youth of the Year, on the floor of the state House of Representatives Wednesday, May 2, 2007. He was one of several members of Boys & Girls Clubs from throughout Connecticut who were recognized for their achievements on the house floor. On the right is Juan Cruz, a Greater Waterbury Boys and Girls Club staffer.

Rep. Noujaim stands with the group of students in the hallway at the school.
Accompanied by his students delegation, Rep. Noujaim pays a visit to the students at Woodrow Wilson School.

Rep. Noujaim is sitting with a group of children and showing them a picture from the book.
In celebration of Dr. Seuss's Birthday, Rep. Noujaim shares a story with children at Sprague School.

The group is standing in a classroom and the adults are all holding a book.
Rep. Noujaim poses for a photo with Congressman Chris Murphy, Vice President of the Waterbury Board of Education Joyce Petteway, and several students from Woodrow Wilson School on Connecticut Loves to Read Day.

Selim is standing in front of the group and reading.
Rep. Noujaim spends Connecticut Loves to Read Day reading to an auditorium of over 500 children at Bucks Hill Elementary School.

The 3 men are standing together at the dais.
Rep. Noujaim stands with Father Charbel Semaan and House Speaker Jim Amann before the start of the session day, March 7, 2007. Fr. Semaan led the opening prayer for the House of Representatives.

Selim is standing and speaking before the group.

Representative Noujaim discusses issues of importance to the Greater Waterbury area with Philippa Pryor, Director of Marketing and Programs for the Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce, and other members of Leadership Greater Waterbury, at a meeting Wednesday, February 21 st at the State Capitol.

The two men are talking.
Rep. Noujaim and Rep. Frey discuss one of the session issues, February 1, 2007.

The four men stand together, Selim cutting ribbon.
Rep. Noujaim, along with Rep. Corky Mazurak and Father Charbel Semaan, Pastor of Our Lady of Lebanon Church congratulate Elie Taweh at the occasion of the grand opening of his Lebanese Style Restaurant in Waterbury, February 3, 2007.

Rep. Noujaim sits and reads, surrounded by kids.

State Representative Selim Noujaim, R-Waterbury, reads to children participating in Connecticut Loves to Read Day on Saturday, February 3 rd. The event was organized by the Nutmeg Reading Council, an affiliate of the Connecticut Reading Association, which sponsored a series of statewide events promoting literacy. The event took place at the Target Store, 300 Chase Avenue, Waterbury.

Rep. Noujaim holds Proclamation.

Rep. Noujaim Presents a Proclamation from Governor Rell to teachers and youths to commemorate "Connecticut Loves to Read Day", February 3, 2007.

The three stand together at the dais.
Rep. Noujaim introduces his intern Patrick Guerrera to House Speaker Amann,
February 1, 2007.

The two stand side by side.
Rep. Noujaim introduces his nephew, Jason Rizk, to the House Chamber during his 2/1/07 visit. Jason visited the Capitol with his Holy Cross championship football team.

The 2 men are sitting, Rep. Noujaim is holding up a photo, and speaking.

Representative Noujaim (right) and Representative Larry B. Butler (left) testify in favor of a bill that would provide $9.98 million in state bond funding for renovations and repairs to Waterbury’s parks and playgrounds at a public hearing held by the General Assembly’s Planning & Development Committee on January 31, 2007.

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