State Representative Matthew Conway (D- E. Granby, Suffield, Windsor) was sworn in by Connecticut’s Secretary of the State this morning as the new State Representative serving the 61st General Assembly district of E. Granby, Suffield, and Windsor.

The ceremony took place at the State Capitol in Hartford during the opening day of the 2009 session of the state legislature.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to apply my education and experience to serve the residents of my district,” Conway said.

Conway has also been appointed by the newly elected Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) to serve on the Energy and Technology, Judiciary, and Education Committees.  Conway holds both doctoral and masters degrees in Education Administration, Masters program in Criminal Justice, and a Bachelor of Science in Technology Education.

“This is going to be a challenging session because of the effect that the global economic crisis is having on our state,” Conway remarked.  “We must work together to protect Connecticut residents and seek their best interests as we tackle these challenges.  I am confident that by working in an honest, bipartisan manner we can help Connecticut get through these trying times.”

Prior to his election, Conway served for eight years as Suffield Police Commissioner, and served for twenty years as Teacher, Principal, and Director with Unified School District #1 and the Department of Corrections.

The entire membership of the state legislature serves two-year terms.

State Representative Matthew Conway (D-E. Granby, Suffield, Windsor) was honored with a “Children’s Champion” award by the members of the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance during a ceremony held at the State Capitol last week.

The organization gave Conway the recognition because of his strong commitment to improving the educational, health and emotional well-being of young children during the current legislative session.

“The Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance is a distinguished organization and it is an honor to receive this designation from such a respected group of people,” Rep. Conway said.  “I look forward to continue working on legislation that focuses on the needs of our state’s youngest residents.”

The Alliance is a group of organizations and individuals committed to improving developmental outcomes in the areas of learning, health, safety and economic security for children up to the age of eight.

Rep. Conway is serving his first term in the Connecticut General Assembly.   He is a member of Education, Judiciary, and Energy & Technology Committees.

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The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday in the dining room of the Legislative Office Building.