During a recess on the floor of the state House of Representatives, Representative Noujaim discusses strategy for an upcoming vote on the proposed Chestnut Hill Plant, which was slated to be built in Waterbury. Pictured are, clockwise from left, Deputy House Minority Leaders Bill Hamzy of Plymouth, Themis Klarides of Derby, and House Minority Leader Larry Cafero of Norwalk.

Rep. Noujaim and, from left, legislative colleagues Tony Hwang, R-Fairfield, and T. R. Rowe, R-Trumbull, enjoy a light moment during a break in debate on the floor of the state House of Representatives.

Rep Noujaim, who always has supported the Rivera Memorial Foundation and the work that Maritza Rivera, 3rd from left, does to provide scholarships in honor of her late husband, Waterbury Firefighter Heriberto “Eddie” Rivera, who died in the line of duty May 10, 1990, get together with other dignitaries at the Rivera Memorial Foundation Scholarship Dinner June 12, 2009. Pictured are, from left, former Speaker of the state House of Representatives James A. Amann, D-Milford, state Comptroller Nancy Wyman, Mrs. Rivera, Rep. Noujaim, state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, and Waterbury Deputy City Clerk Victor M. Diaz.

Rep. Noujaim presents Warren Fox Kaynor Technical High School Principal Robert J. Axon with a proclamation from Gov. Rell honoring him for his service to the school. The 2009 school year will be Mr. Axon’s last year as Kaynor Tech’s principal. He is being transferred to another technical school in Connecticut. Rep. Noujaim presented the proclamation to Mr. Axon during graduation ceremonies for Kaynor Tech’s Class of 2009 at the Palace Theater June 22nd.

On June 18, the ambassador of Taiwan visited the State Capitol. From left to right, Rep. Jan Geigler, Rep. John Piscopo, Rep. Chris Coutu, Rep. John Harkins, Rep. Selim Noujaim, Taiwanese Ambassador Kenneth K. M. Liao, Rep. Tony Hwang, Rep. Penny Bachiocci, and Rep. DebraLee Hovey.

Representative Noujaim reads to children at a recent family festival sponsored by the Waterbury School Readiness Council at Library Park in Waterbury. Several social services, mental health organizations, and child care programs participated in the event, which was geared toward families with children aged birth to five. Between 400 and 500 people attended the festival, which took place Saturday, June 6th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Representative Noujaim, standing, right and state Representatives Anthony J. D’Amelio, R-71st District, standing, left, and Jeffrey J. Berger, D-73rd District, to right of Rep. D’Amelio, join members of Sacred Heart High School’s Class S State Champion boys swim team during the team’s visit to the State Capitol May 5th. The team was presented with a citation from the Connecticut General Assembly recognizing them for their achievement.

Representative Noujaim gets together with members of the Village at East Farms Chorus on the floor of the state House of Representatives. The chorus, which later performed selections from its repertoire for members of the State House, visited the State Capitol May 20th.

Representative Noujaim, standing, right, and from left, state Rep. Anthony J. D’Amelio, R-71st District, standing, left, and Jeffrey J. Berger, D-73rd District, to right of Rep. D’Amelio, get together with members of Sacred Heart High School’s Class M State Champion boys basketball team at the State Capitol May 5th. The legislators presented the team with a citation from the Connecticut General Assembly recognizing them for their achievement.

Representative Noujaim is joined by Marie Monahan, left, of St. Mary’s Hospital Child Development Center, and Linda Minervini, the Site Director for the Chase Child Development Center, after he was presented with a “Children’s Champion” award from the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance in a ceremony at the State Capitol May 28th. The award recognizes Rep. Noujaim’s “strong commitment to early childhood issues” in his district in Waterbury’s East End and at the State Capitol.

Representative Noujaim and Connecticut Board of Education member Linda McMahon, right, visit with Teaching Vice Principal Rosalie Veneziano, left, a science and technology teacher, during a tour of the Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School April 27th. Escorting Rep. Noujaim and Mrs. McMahon on the tour is Vice Principal Robin Henry, to right of Rep. Noujaim. Mrs. McMahon, who also toured Crosby High School and Chase Elementary School, visited the schools to learn more about the Waterbury School System and its special needs.

Tina Bajrami, a 5th Grade student at the Margaret M. Generali Elementary School in Waterbury, offers mock testimony before the state legislature’s Labor and Public Employees Committee during a tour of the Legislative Office Building at the State Capitol April 28th. Rep. Noujaim, the Labor Committee’s house Republican Leader, addressed Miss Bajrami ‘s class before she and three other students were given the opportunity to testify on why pupils should be allowed to have occasional parties at their schools.

Rep. Noujaim speaks to 5th Grade students from the Margaret M. Generali Elementary School in Waterbury who had gathered in a hearing room at the Legislative Office Building at the State Capitol during an April 28th tour. The students sat in on a public hearing before the Labor and Public Employees Committee, and four of them offered mock ‘testimony’ before the hearing got underway. Rep. Noujaim is the Labor Committee’s House Republican Leader.

Representative Noujaim is interviewed by WTIC TV Fox 61 News Reporter Kevin Galliford at the Exposition and Open House he hosted at Crosby High School April 6th. The event featured booths staffed by representatives from about 20 state and municipal agencies and non-profit groups who provided information on subjects ranging from energy conservation to health care. The expo attracted about 200 people from the Greater Waterbury area.

Representative Noujaim is interviewed by WFSB TV Eyewitness News Reporter Jill Konopka at the Exposition and Open House he hosted at Crosby High School April 6th. The event featured booths staffed by representatives from about 20 state and municipal agencies and non-profit groups who provided information on subjects ranging from energy conservation to health care. The expo attracted about 200 people from the Greater Waterbury area.

Representative Noujaim enjoys a light moment as he discusses the upcoming ‘government fair’ he hosted in April at Crosby High School on WATR’s Talk of the Town with Ed Flynn. Looking on are legislative interns Mikael Taweh and Stephanie Cummings, both of Waterbury. About 20 state, municipal and non-profit agencies participated in the event, which attracted about 200 people from throughout the Greater Waterbury area.

Rep. Noujaim listens as Jake Bookiwalter, his legislative assistant, fields a question on WATR's Talk of the Town show. Rep. Noujaim, Bookwalter and legislative interns Mickael Taweh and Stephanie Cummings appeared on Talk of the Town to publicize Rep. Noujauim's Government Fair, an event that took place April 6th and atttracted about 200 Greater Waterbury residents.

Representative Noujaim chats with Archbishop Henry Mansell before ceremonies celebrating the 100th anniversary of St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury recently. Rep. Noujaim presented a citation from Waterbury’s state legislative delegation to hospital officials. He also praised hospital staffers for their hard work and dedication, which has helped the hospital persevere during tough times.

Representative Noujaim gets together with, from left, friends Geoff Green, state Representative Sean Williams, R-Watertown, and Pat Cooney before participating in a two mile run in Waterbury honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Saturday, March 7, 2009.

Rep. Selim Noujaim visits his friend Mike Mannello at FENN Corp. to offer congratulations upon Mike's retirement. Feb. 09

Shana Keane met with State Representative Selim Noujaim in his Capitol office regarding Proposed Bill 5630. Feb. 17, 2009

Representative Noujaim reads to about 50 children, who participated in the annual ‘Waterbury Loves to Read’ event at the Target Store on Chase Avenue Saturday, February 7th. The event, which was sponsored by the Nutmeg Council, the local chapter of the Connecticut Reading Association, encourages children to develop a love of reading that can last a lifetime.

Representative Noujaim, right, and Waterbury veteran John Rinaldi, past commander of VFW Post # 201, testify in favor of bills that would help Connecticut veterans and their families at a public hearing Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the State Capitol. The hearing was conducted by the state legislature’s Select Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

Local Waterbury Veterans (left to right) Al Hemingway, John Rinaldi, Stan Kugler and Whitey Zyko (seated) pose with Rep. Noujaim after testifying on several bills affecting veterans in our state. 2/3/09

Representative Noujaim speaks in support of Judge Sullivan and his previous accomplishments.

Rep. Noujaim congratulates Representative Chris Donovan on his election as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives. 1/7/09

Rep. Noujaim peruses materials during the Opening Day of the legislative session. 1/7/09

Mayor Michael Jarjura, Waterbury Police Chief Neil O'Leary, Rep. Noujaim, and President of CT Children's Medical Center, Martin J. Gavin share a light moment after the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new inpatient pediatric unit at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. 1/6/09

Mr. Joseph Geary of Waterbiry, Mayor Michael Jarjura, Rep. Noujaim, and Police Chief Neil O'Leary at the ribbon cutting for the new inpatient pediatric unit at St. Mary's in Waterbury on 1/6/09.

Rep. Noujaim and Waterbury Mayor Michael Jarjura pose for a picture at the ribbon cutting of the new inpatient pediatric unit of the Connecticut Children's Medical Center at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury.

Representative Noujaim speaks with Hope Yusuf of Waterbury, during a break at a Parent Leadership Training Institute seminar at Waterbury Hospital Saturday, January 10, 2009. Ms. Yusuf, one of Rep. Noujaim’s constituents, was participating in the seminar, which was designed to promote group cohesion among the 26 Greater Waterbury area parents enrolled in a 20-week PLTI program that will sharpen their leadership and civics skills and enhance their ability to make positive changes for children in their communities.

State Representative Selim Noujaim, right, addresses 26 Greater Waterbury parents attending a Parent Leadership Training Institute retreat at Waterbury Hospital Saturday as event Coordinator Trish Spofford, left, looks on. The parents hailed from Waterbury, Naugatuck, Bristol, Oxford and Torrington, including a few from Rep. Noujaim’s Waterbury district.