Two Students
From Middlebrook School & Wilton High School Shadow
Senator Boucher
Senator Toni Boucher (R-26) said she thoroughly enjoyed
spending a day showing David Gumins, an eighth grader
at Middlebrook School, and Eric Glass, a sophomore at
Wilton High School, the inner workings of the General
Assembly.
“Both of these young men expressed an interest
in learning more about the political process and what
we do in the General Assembly. Over the course of my
years in the House of Representatives and now in the
State Senate, I have mentored many high school and college
students with a keen interest in politics. An open invitation
was extended to both David and Eric. They decided they
would enjoy spending some time in Hartford during their
school vacation. I had a great time. It is always enjoyable
to see the State Capitol and a legislative session day
through the eyes of people who aren’t accustomed
to being here. I think they got a lot out of the experience,
as well,” said Senator Boucher. 
Both Wilton school students said they learned a lot
during their visit to the State Capitol on April 14th.
David Gumins, who first met Senator Boucher at a 4th
of July celebration in his early grammar school years,
described his visit as “an amazing hands on learning
experience, which was also a lot of fun.” David
added: “A lot was going on, and it was great to
witness it first hand.”
Eric Glass had never visited the State Capitol before
and said it was “exciting to see the legislative
process come alive”. He added: “Studying
United States history in class is one thing, but to
witness history first hand was both enriching and exciting.”
Senator Boucher introduced the students during a Transportation
Committee meeting and on the floor of the State Senate.
Besides watching a legislative session, the two students
also had the opportunity to talk with lobbyists and
attend a press conference.
“I would not be at all surprised to see both
of these fine young men serving in the General Assembly
some day,” said Senator Boucher.
Senator Boucher also added that she encourages any
student or residents from the 26th Senatorial District
to take advantage of a “ Day at the Capitol”
to get a better understanding of how their government
works.
“With so many difficult issues facing our state,
a better educated public is a better served public,”
said Senator Boucher.
Interested constituents can schedule a “Day
at the Capitol” by calling Senator Boucher’s
legislative office at 860-240-0465, or e-mailing her
at Toni.Boucher@cga.ct.gov.
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