Preparing to serve her first term in the General Assembly, State Representative-Elect Cara Christine Pavalock (R-77) of Bristol has received her committee assignments from incoming House Republican Leader Themis Klarides.
Rep.-elect Pavalock will serve on the Aging Committee, Commerce Committee and Program Review & Investigations Committee for the upcoming two year term.
“I’m honored to have been appointed by Rep. Klarides to serve on the Aging, Commerce, and Program Review & Investigations Committees,” said Pavalock said in a press release from her office. “I look forward working with my colleagues in the General Assembly to make meaningful and much-needed reforms that will improve the quality of life for the residents of Bristol and the people of the state of Connecticut. I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and get to work.”
The legislature’s Aging Committee has cognizance of all matters relating to senior citizens.
On the Commerce Committee, Pavalock will work on issues related to the Department of Economic and Community Development, the Connecticut Development Authority and Connecticut Innovations, Incorporated.
As a member of the Program Review & Investigations Committee, Pavalock will work with fellow committee members to examine state government programs and their administration to ascertain whether such programs are effective, continue to serve their intended purposes, are conducted in an efficient and effective manner, or require modification or elimination.
The 2015 Legislative Session will convene on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m.