Noujaim Continues As Ranking Member of Commerce Committee

HARTFORD- House Minority Leader Robert M. Ward (R-North Branford) today announced his re-appointment of Waterbury Representative Selim Noujaim to serve as Ranking Member on the legislature’s Commerce Committee.

“Representative Noujaim is widely respected in our caucus as well as the whole legislature as someone who has a deep understanding and great experience in the business world,” said Representative Ward. “His service has been vital as Ranking Member of the Commerce Committee and I am confident that his continued leadership will have a positive influence on the issues that come before that committee.”

“I am very honored that the Minority Leader has entrusted this post to me,” said Representative Noujaim. “I intend to capitalize on my experience as a business owner and an employer while we consider some of the most critical issues that impact Connecticut’s economy in this committee.”

Representative Noujaim was also selected to serve on the legislature’s Higher Education and Aging Committees.

Noujaim represents the 74^{th District, which includes Waterbury’s East End. He was first elected in a special election in 2002, and was re-elected to full terms in 2002 and 2004.}