House Republican Press Release

January 13, 2006

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Rep. Giegler Elected to Leadership Role with National Organization

12^th Annual State Directors Conference, Phoenix, AZ---State Representative Janice Giegler, R-138, has been elected by her fellow state legislators to serve as a 2006 Connecticut State Director with Women In Government at the organization’s regional conference in Phoenix, AZ on Thursday, January 5.

Women In Government is a national 501(c)(3), non-profit, bi-partisan organization of women state legislators providing leadership opportunities, networking, expert forums, and educational resources to address and resolve complex public  policy issues.

“Having Janice Giegler serve as a state director is a wonderful addition to our program,” said Senator Beverly Hammerstrom, Board Chair for Women in Government.  “Giegler is a recognized leader in her state, and we are excited that she will now share her leadership skills as a liaison between Connecticut and Women in Government.”

“State Directors assist in setting policy initiatives, through member recruitment and policy development.  The Women In Government State Director Program is a network of women state legislators working together and exchanging best practices, to create realistic policy solutions for states,” said Susan Crosby, Women In Government President.