Ceremonies Sponsored by: Connecticut Citizenship Fund, Inc. 2008/2009 Honorees: Continuing her program to honor the contributions and sacrifices of World War II veterans, Secretary Bysiewicz has held over 100 Public Service Awards ceremonies in Connecticut’s towns and cities. With support from the Citizenship Fund, host towns, and community organizations, each ceremony provides World War II veterans an opportunity to share their experiences in the military and to receive recognition from family, friends, students, and local, state, and federal elected officials.
Ceremonies Hosted by: Susan Bysiewicz, Secretary of the State of
2007 Honorees:
October 30, 2007
As part of her office’s continuing effort to recognize World War II veterans, Secretary Bysiewicz honored 47 Deep River veterans during a Public Service Awards ceremony at
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October 16, 2007
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In recognition of their heroism, commitment, and service to our nation, Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz honored 103 Portland World War II veterans during a Public Service Awards ceremony at |
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June 12, 2007
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Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz was joined at a Public Service Awards ceremony at |
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March 29, 2007
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Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz was joined at a Public Service Awards ceremony at “You are the unsung heroes of our democracy,” Bysiewicz told the crowd. “The most basic right of citizenship is the right to vote and you make it easier for people to do that. Some of you have volunteered on Election Day for 5 years, others for more than 65. The Secretary of the State’s Office paid tribute and offered personalized certificates for the 1,300 poll workers from Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District, including the towns of Barkhamsted, Bristol, East Granby, Glastonbury, Hartland, Portland, South Windsor, Winchester, Berlin, Colebrook, East Hartford, Granby, Manchester, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Windsor, Bloomfield, Cromwell, East Windsor, Hartford, Newington, Southington, Wethersfield, and Windsor Locks. |
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January 12, 2007
On January 12, 2007, Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz led a Public Service Award ceremony to recognize over 950 Election Day poll workers from the 3rd Congressional District who have five or more years of experience. The recognition program took place at Quinnipiac College in Hamden.
Election Day moderators, checkers, machine tenders, machine mechanics, and others were honored at the event.
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January 7, 2007
On January 7, 2007, Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz honored over 900 Election Day poll workers from the 2nd Congressional District who have five or more years of experience. The event was held at the Clinton Town Hall.
Election Day moderators, checkers, machine tenders, machine mechanics, or other volunteers were recognized at the celebration.
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2006 Honorees:
December 19, 2006
Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz honored 970 Election Day poll workers from the 5th Congressional District with five or more years of experience. The event took place on December 19, 2006 at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain.
Poll workers who were recognized include those who volunteer each year to work as Election Day moderators, checkers, machine tenders, machine mechanics, or in other important roles.
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June 16, 2006
Honoring Career Firefighters in Congressional District #2. Old Judiciary Room, Capitol Building, Hartford, CT
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June 12, 2006
Honoring Career Firefighters in Congressional Districts #3 & #4. Carl Hansen Student Center, Alumni Hall, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
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May 8, 2006
Honoring Career Firefighters in Congressional Districts # 1 & 5. Lawrence J. Davidson Hall, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
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2005 Honorees:
June 20, 2005
Honoring Volunteer EMTs, MRTs, etc. Lawrence J. Davidson Hall, Torp Theatre, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, 10:00 a.m.
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August 26, 2005
Honoring Volunteer Youth Sport Leadership.. Lawrence J. Davidson Hall, Torp Theatre, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, 10:00 a.m.
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October 18 , 2005
Honoring Volunteer Youth Sport Leadership.. Lawrence J. Davidson Hall, Torp Theatre, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, 10:00 a.m.
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December 16 , 2005
Honoring Volunteer Youth Sport Leadership.. Lawrence J. Davidson Hall, Torp Theatre, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, 10:00 a.m.
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2004 Honorees: Volunteer Firefighters
March 24, 2004
Honoring Volunteer Firefighters in Congressional District #4. Ives Concert Hall, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
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May 11, 2004
Honoring Volunteer Firefighters in Congressional District #3. Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, Parsons Government Center, Milford, CT
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September 9, 2004
Honoring Volunteer Firefighters in Congressional District #2. Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
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October 27, 2004
Honoring Volunteer Firefighters in Congressional District #5. Welte Auditorium, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
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December 3, 2004
Honoring Volunteer Firefighters in Congressional District #1. Welte Auditorium, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
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May 5, 2003
Honorees: All current appointed members of state boards and commissions. Membership information provided by state boards and commissions.
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September 18, 2002
Honorees: Community Activists and Youth Volunteers. Nominations made by town mayors and first selectmen/selectwomen of 10 community activists and one youth volunteer age 15-24 who have contributed to the betterment of their town or community in Congressional Districts #3 & 4.
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August 6, 2002
Honorees: Community Activists and Youth Volunteers. Nominations made by town mayors and first selectmen/selectwomen of 10 community activists and one youth volunteer age 15-24 who have contributed to the betterment of their town or community in Congressional District #2.
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June 19, 2002
Honorees: Community Activists and Youth Volunteers. Nominations made by town mayors and first selectmen/selectwomen of 10 community activists and one youth volunteer age 15-24 who have contributed to the betterment of their town or community in Congressional Districts #1 & 5.
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June 11, 2001
Honorees: Elected and Appointed Officials With 25+ Years of Service to Their Town/Community in Congressional District #6.
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April 24, 2001
Honorees: Elected and Appointed Officials With 25+ Years of Service to Their Town/Community in Congressional Districts #3 & 4.
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March 19, 2001
Honorees: Elected and Appointed Officials With 25+ Years of Service to Their Town/Community in Congressional District #2.
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November 21, 2000
Honorees: Elected and Appointed Officials With 25+ Years of Service to Their Town/Community in Congressional Districts #1 & 4.
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