Stratford Legislators Welcome Students from Eli Whitney Elementary School to State Capitol

Hartford – State Senator Kevin C. Kelly (R-21) and State Representatives Laura Hoydick (R-120) and Larry Miller (R-122) welcomed fourth grade students from the Eli Whitney Elementary School to the State Capitol on Tuesday, May 29th.

“I was encouraged to see the high level of interest in government and public service from these students,” said Senator Kevin Kelly. “Our children are the future, and we have a responsibility to ensure that they receive the best possible education. I am hopeful that they will apply what they learned here today to their studies back home in our community.”

State Senator Kevin Kelly meets with students from the Eli Whitney Elementary School at the Legislative Office Building on Tuesday, May 29th.

State Senator Kevin Kelly meets with students from the Eli Whitney Elementary School at the Legislative Office Building on Tuesday, May 29th.

Senator Kelly joined the students during a tour of the Capitol and Legislative Office Building.

“One of the truly enjoyable parts of being a state representative is having the opportunity to meet constituents,” said Representative Laura Hoydick. “It is a constant and reinforcing reminder as to why I want to serve in public office. But it is especially enjoyable to meet students on their visits to the Capitol, welcoming them to the seat of government with the hope that they will take away something meaningful from the experience.”

Representative Larry Miller also encourages students and constituents to visit the Capitol and learn more about state government.

Eli Whitney Elementary School is a public grammar school (Kindergarten through Grade 6) in Stratford. For more information, please visit their website at http://eliwhitney.stratfordk12.org/.