December 16, 2011

REP. ERNEST HEWETT RECOGNIZED BY STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS
Honored by NAACP and CT Police Chiefs’ Association

State Representative Ernest Hewett (D-New London), was recently recognized by two statewide organizations for his efforts and advocacy in the state legislature.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) recognized Hewett at their annual convention in Connecticut naming him to the NAACP’s list of the state’s 100 Most Influential Blacks. He was recognized at the convention attended by Black leaders from across the nation.

“I am very pleased and humbled to be counted and recognized on this list,” Hewett stated. “My work as a community advocate to address the needs and concerns of our constituencies is a lifetime commitment. I thank the NAACP for this distinction and I congratulate all the other honorees this year.”

Additionally, Hewett was honored by the Connecticut Police Chiefs’ Association with their Legislative Award at a ceremony in Cromwell for his commitment to enhancing law enforcement, particularly for his efforts in spearheading legislation that will require DNA sample collection from convicted felons.

“I am grateful to the Police Association for this award and reaffirm my desire to continue working diligently to support the great work that police officers do in order to keep us safe,” Hewett added.

Ernest Hewett was elected in 2004 to represent New London’s 39th District. He is a member of the Appropriations, Judiciary and Labor & Public Employees Committees. Hewett also serves as a Deputy Majority Leader in the Connecticut General Assembly.