Speaker Ritter & Majority Leader Rojas Reappoint Gresko as Chair of the Environment Committee
Speaker of the House Matt Ritter (D-Hartford) and House Majority Leader Jason Rojas (D-East Hartford, Manchester) today announced the reappointment of Rep. Joseph Gresko (D-Stratford) as House Chair of the Environment Committee.
“As the representative and resident of one of Connecticut’s beautiful coastal communities, addressing the impacts of climate change on our state is an issue close to my heart,” Rep. Gresko said. “I’ve been proud to lead efforts to build a more sustainable future for our state and protect our land and waterways. I’m thankful to have the trust of Speaker Ritter and Majority Leader Rojas, and I look forward to working with them to continue our efforts to protect and preserve our environment.”
“Joe truly works with everyone on the committee to get the best product for our state,” Speaker Ritter said. “I know he will continue to fight for policies that combat climate change and protect Long Island Sound and our waterways.”
Majority Leader Rojas said, “As Chair of the Environment Committee, Rep. Gresko has been a steadfast leader and passionate advocate. As we continue to pursue policies to better Connecticut’s environment and combat the impact of climate change, I’m grateful to have Rep. Gresko continuing in this leadership role.”