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Lyddy receives 'Tip of the Cap' for education work in legislature

August 24, 2010
News Times
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By Melissa Bruen

State Rep. Christopher Lyddy, D-Newtown, received a "Tip of the Cap" for his work on the Education Committee of the state legislature by an education reform advocacy group in a ceremony Tuesday morning.

Lyddy was cited in particular for his role with and advocacy of the Race to the Top bill, the chief executive officer for the Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now said at the award ceremony.

Alex Johnston, who founded ConnCAN, likened the honor to an unsung hero award.

Superintendent of Schools Janet Robinson kicked off the ceremony at Hawley Elementary School.

"It is a great honor in that one of Newtown's own is getting the first `Tip of the Cap' from ConnCAN," Robinson said. "Chris Lyddy honors us in receiving this award as a graduate of Hawley School and the Newtown school system."

She praised him for his dedication to the town and for always being accessible to his constituents -- no matter the time of day.

"Whether he's in legislative session or personally working, he responds to my e-mails right away -- and asks me questions," she said. "It's great to know I have the ear of someone who's in the legislature representing Newtown."

 

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