The State Senate Clerk’s office has tabulated the results of Senate votes during the 2007 regular and special legislative sessions and confirmed that State Senator Dan Debicella (R-21) has a perfect voting record for 2007.

“I am so honored to be serving the people of Shelton, Stratford, Monroe, and Seymour.” said Senator Debicella. “I owe nothing less than 100% commitment to improving the quality of life, and will continue to work for them both on and off the Senate floor.”

The State Senate took 627 votes this year, with Senator Debicella actively participating in many of the debates. He had one of his major bills—the expansion of the Jobs Creation Tax Credit—passed unanimously, an unusual accomplishment for a freshman legislator.

In his first year as State Senator, Senator Debicella has achieved perfect attendance in the Senate while balancing a job as Director of Strategy at Pepsi. “When people talk about a balanced lifestyle, my life is more of a work/work balance rather than a work/life balance,” Senator Debicella quipped.

Senator Debicella explained that he twice abstained from voting this year because the issues in question directly affected Pepsi. “Ethics have to be of the highest important in public life. If there is even the appearance of a conflict of interest, I will abstain from a vote.” said Senator Debicella.

Senator Debicella said he hoped to continue his perfect voting record in the Senate in 2008. “We have many major issues to tackle in 2008—reducing taxes, strengthening penalties for violent criminals, and reducing healthcare inflation,” Senator Debicella said. “I will continue to work for all our families.”