House Republican Press Release

 

 

 

November 30, 2006

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Noujaim Elected Assistant Republican Leader

 

Waterbury Legislator Voted Into House Leadership

 

HARTFORD- State Representative Selim Noujaim (R-Waterbury) was today elected as an Assistant Republican Leader by the Republican caucus of the State House of Representatives.  Noujaim, who was elected to his third full term in the House on November 7^th, was chosen by incoming House Republican Leader Lawrence Cafero, Jr. of Norwalk for the post.  The membership ratified the nomination in a closed-door meeting in the legislative Office Building in Hartford.

 

As an Assistant Leader, Noujaim will play a pivotal role in helping craft the Republican caucus’s agenda for the upcoming legislative session which begins January 3^rd, 2007.  He will also work as a member of the leadership team in working to see critical legislation developed and enacted.

 

“Since his arrival in the legislature after a special election victory in 2002, Representative Noujaim has shown himself to be a quick study of the legislative process, and a capable and experienced voice for the people of his district,” said Cafero.  “I am very proud to have Selim become a part of the Republican leadership team.  I will certainly be counting on his experience and energy, which he always dedicates to the service of the people of Waterbury and Connecticut.”

 

“It is a great honor to have such enthusiastic support from our new leader and the Republican caucus,” said Noujaim.  “I look forward to the unique challenges that we will face in the new term of the legislature, and am confident that we will be able to effective advocates for the people of Connecticut.”

 

Representative Noujaim was first elected to the legislature in a special election in 2002.  He is executive vice-president of the family-founded and operated Noujaim Tool Company, Inc. in Oakville, Connecticut. He served as Ranking Member on the Commerce Committee during the 2005-07 term.