HARTFORD - Governor Dannel P. Malloy  announced Saturday that he was directing State of Connecticut flags to remain at half-staff in honor of State Representative Mary Fritz (D-Cheshire, Wallingford), who passed away early Saturday morning.currently at half-staff across the country in honor of the victims of Thursday night's attack in Dallas, Texas, until sunset on Tuesday, July 12. State of Connecticut flags should remain flying at half-staff until sunset on the day of Rep Fritz's interment, the date of which has not yet been determined.

"She was a true public servant who put the priorities of her constituents first and represented her district with distinction, yet she never questioned whether the tough issues were worth tackling. For 32 years, Wallingford, Cheshire, and indeed the entire state was lucky to have Representative Mary Fritz in the halls of the Capitol. She was as thoughtful a mentor to so many around her outside the house chamber as she was a compelling and passionate voice for the issues she advocated for on the floor. Mary Fritz will be missed by everyone she fought with and for, and everyone she took the time to advise in her life. Cathy and I extend our deepest condolences to her husband, William, and the entire Fritz family."

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