Date: Fri 05-Feb-1999

Publication: Bee

Author: STEVEB

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Pat Shea Starts Work As A State Representative

Republican Pat Shea was sworn into office as the newest state representative

from the 112th district on January 6 in Hartford.

The Monroe resident defeated Democrat Andrew Nunn this past November to assume

the seat vacated by Bill Varese who stepped down in mid-term.

Mrs Shea was sworn in along with seven new Republicans and 12 Democrats.

"It was quite an awesome experience to be part of the whole process," she

said.

The new legislator had a large contingent of family members who attended the

swearing-in ceremony.

Mrs Shea will serve on three committees -- education, transportation and human

services -- and has already proposed legislation in the areas of education and

transportation.

Mrs Shea also attended Gov John Rowland's inaugural ball during which she sat

with a contingent of Newtown residents. No one from the Monroe Republican Town

Committee was present. The party remains split following an emotional election

season last summer and fall.

"I'm trying to bring back unity to the town committee in Monroe," she said.

Pat Shea can be reached at home at 268-5598 and up in Hartford at

800/842-1423, ext 8759.

District 112 covers all of Monroe and parts of Botsford and Sandy Hook.