State Senator Eric Berthel
State Senator Eric Berthel
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Eric Berthel was elected to his fifth term representing the 32nd Senate District in 2024. He is the Republican Ranking Member on the legislature’s Banking, Education, and Executive & Legislative Nominations Committees. He is also a co-chair of the Legislative Internship Committee and serves on the Appropriations Committee and the legislature’s newly formed Select Committee on Special Education.
Eric is extensively committed to public school education and ensuring that we are always doing what is in the best interest of the children of Connecticut. He has also been recognized for his pro-business/small business advocacy and his support of important initiatives in health care, banking, and law enforcement.
One Century of Bethlehem Elementary School!
It was a pleasure joining students, teachers, staff, and community leaders today to celebrate 100 years of learning and memories.
The students did a fantastic job commemorating the many generations of students and teachers who’ve walked these halls, dressing in clothes from the 1920s through present-day for a special parade.
We also heard from First Selectman Raymond Butkus, who shared his own memories of attending the school in the 1950s.
I also enjoyed taking students on a trip back in time, comparing what life was like in the 1920s with the world we know today. A lot has changed in 100 years, but the importance of a strong education and a caring school community remains the same.
Congratulations to everyone who has been part of Bethlehem Elementary School’s proud history.
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I am calling on the governor to do what is right and call the legislature into a special session to suspend the state’s gas/diesel tax for immediate relief.