Juneteenth Bill Signing in New London, Upcoming Juneteenth Events & More

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June 13, 2022
JUNETEENTH BILL SIGNING IN NEW LONDON
On Friday, June 10th, Governor Ned Lamont signed the Juneteenth Bill at the Amistad ship on City Pier. The bill SB 350: AN ACT ESTABLISHING JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY AS A LEGAL HOLIDAY.
 
JUNETEENTH PANEL DISCUSSION & FLAG RAISING
On June 17th at 12:30PM, I will be joining the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity for celebratory discussion panel and flag raising ceremony commemorating Juneteenth as an official Connecticut State Holiday.  
 
The (CWCSEO) invites the public to attend this great event. For more information, please contact Denise Drummond at Denise.Drummond@cga.ct.gov
 
NEW LONDON LITTLE LEAGUE SHOUTOUT
Big "Shoutout: & congratulations to our 2022 Champions, the Pirates! New London Little League Rocks! Great job y'all, we are proud of you.
 
JUNETEENTH FESTIVITIES WITH HEMPSTEAD HOUSES
I had the great opportunity to attend the start of the weekend Juneteenth festivities at the Hempstead Houses with a great movie viewing of The Slave Narrative of Willie Mae followed by a great community conversation in front of a wood burning fire.
 
END OF SESSION WRAP-UP EVENT
On Monday, June 27th, the Groton and New London delegation will host an end of session wrap-up event at the New London Public Library. I will be there with State Representative Christine Conley and State Representative Joe de la Cruz to answer questions you have about the work we accomplished during the 2022 Legislative Session. I hope to see you there!