Patricia Dillon

Dear Neighbor,

March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the vital role women have played in American history. It’s also a time to celebrate their achievements and learn more about their contributions. This year’s theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion,” which recognizes women throughout the country who believe a positive future can only be achieved by eliminating bias and discrimination from our society.

• We are home to the first boarding school for women of color, which opened in 1831 in Canterbury.
• Helen Keller was one of Connecticut’s most influential women for her fierce support and advocacy of women’s suffrage, legalization of birth control, and benefits for people with disabilities.
• Ella T. Grasso was the first woman elected Floor Leader in the Connecticut General Assembly, first woman to chair the Democratic State Platform Committee, and the first woman in the U.S. to be elected governor. 
• Antonia “Ann” Uccello was the first woman in Connecticut to be elected mayor of a municipality, and she was the only woman to head a major U.S. city during the Civil Rights era.
• Today, U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro continues to break barriers.
• In our quest to honor and protect women in our state, I would like to highlight some of the work we have done and continue to champion in the legislature. Our tireless advocacy is far from complete. We have several priorities in the 2024 legislative session that directly impact women on a daily basis. See the images below for more information.

Let's celebrate Women's History and the remarkable women in our own lives each and every day!

Let's celebrate Women's History and the remarkable women in our own lives each and every day!

Sincerely,

Patricia Dillon