Rep. Cook listens while a victim of sex trafficking shares her story during a press conference in April.

Michelle Cook at the Capitol with students from the Wamogo High School in Litchfield, CT.

Michelle Cook recognizes Peter Pino as "Italian Mayor of the Day."

Rep. Michelle Cook receives the legislation signed by Gov. Malloy.

Rep. Michelle Cook leads the House debate on special education IEP reform.

Back row from left: State Rep. Michelle Cook, Chef Marc Hussey, Chef Richard Collier and seniors from A. I. Prince Tech Culinary Arts Program.

Rep Cook, Governor meet with special education PTO groups.

Italian mayor for the day

Rep. Cook visits with dialysis patients on World Kidney Day at DaVita Healthcare in Torrington.

State Representative Michelle Cook hosted the Torrington High School Young Democrats Club at the State Capitol on Wednesday February 16th.

Rep. Cook with Torrington Child Care Center representatives.

Rep. Michelle Cook (middle) is recognized, along with Rep. Bob Godfrey (D-Danbury), Selim Noujaim (R-Waterbury), Rep. Clark Chapin (R-New Milford) and Rep. Christopher Lyddy (D-Newtown) for their dedication to children's issues.

Rep. Michelle Cook, Rep. Toni Walker (D-New Haven) and Rep. Cathy Abercrombie (D-Meriden) proudly display their awards honoring them as "Children's Champions."

Natalia gives Rep. Cook a guided tour of the Torrington Child Care Center.

Caroline, Launa and Neela show Rep. Cook some of their artwork.

Marion and Marissa present Rep. Cook with a "thank you" card.

Rep. Michelle Cook with kids at Early Childhood Advocacy Day at the Capitol on March 18, 2009.
Photos by CT Early Childhood Alliance.

Rep. Michelle Cook supports early childhood advocacy with parents and children from the Torrington Childcare Collaborative at the Capitol. Rep. Cook intends to leverage her membership on the Education Committee to be an effective advocate for the state's young children.

Rep. Michelle Cook presents a citation to Torrington Price Chopper's longtime store manager, Bob Folensbee. He is stepping down after running the store for all 12 years of its existence. He has been with the Price Chopper company for 39 years.