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Patricia Dillon is an American Democratic Party politician currently serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 92nd district, which encompasses part of New Haven, since 1985. [1] Dillon has served in the house for 39 years, [2] making her the longest serving member of the Connecticut House of Representatives. In 2021, Dillon, alongside State Senator Gary Winfield, introduced a bill to make pizza Connecticut's official state food. [3] Dillon currently serves as a member of the House Judiciary Committee, Appropriations Committee, and Environment Committee. [1]

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Connecticut's 92nd House of Representatives district elects one member of the Connecticut House of Representatives. It encompasses parts of New Haven and has been represented by Democrat Patricia Dillon since 1985.

References

  1. 1 2 Ballotpedia. "Patricia Dillon". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  2. Uncredited (28 September 2020). "Patricia Dillon: Democrat, candidate for 92nd House District". nhregister.com. New Haven Register. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  3. uncredited (3 February 2021). "Lawmakers Propose Making Pizza Connecticut's Official State Food". nbcconnecticut.com. NBC Connecticut. Retrieved June 28, 2022.