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John Harkins
Republican Caucus Chairman

1036 Whippoorwill Lane, Stratford 06614
Residence: 203-377-1019
Capitol: 1-800-842-1423

Education: University of Tulsa: BS in Finance

Occupation: Appraiser/Business Owner

Public Service: Member of the Stratford Republican Town Committee; CT Chairman and Board of Directors member of the American Legislative Exchange Council; member of the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force; former chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee and of the Roosevelt Forest Commission; former President of the Rotary Club (1996); former member of the Stratford Town Council 1995-1997

Legislative Service: State House of Representatives 1997, 1999, 2001,2003 (Assistant Minority Leader), 2005 (Assistant Minority Leader), 2007 (House Republican Caucus Chairman)

Committees: Banks, Insurance and Real Estate, Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Legislative Management, Transportation

Representative Harkins was first elected to the House of Representatives in November of 1996 as a Representative from the 120^th District, encompassing central Stratford. He is now serving his sixth consecutive term in the General Assembly and holds a leadership position... [Full Biography] (PDF/11kb)

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From left, state Representative Rep Harkins, R-120 th District, Rep. Miller, Webster Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James C. Smith, state Representative Jack Hennessey, D-127 th District, state Senator Dan Debicella, R-21 st District, and Rep. Hennessey’s daughter Meisha, enjoy a light moment with Governor Rell after a bill-signing ceremony July 8, 2008 at the Webster Bank parking lot at 450 Barnum Ave., Stratford. The bill will prohibit the federal Environmental Protection Agency from consolidating Raymark Industries waste next to residential neighborhoods in Stratford.

Rep. John Harkins (R-Stratford) speaks during the ceremonial bill signing in Stratford by Governor Rell of legislation that bans disposal of toxic waste near residential neighborhoods. From L-R: Jim Smith, President of Webster Bank, Rep. Harkins, Rep. Larry Miller. Sen Dan Debicella, and Governor M. Jodi Rell. July 7, 2008.

From L-R, Paul Timpanelli, President and CEO of BRBC, Rep. John Harkins, and Mary Pat Curran Healy, Director of External Affairs of AT&T at the 134th Annual BRBC Luncheon and Meeting held June 9th, 2008.
From L-R, Paul Timpanelli, President and CEO of BRBC, Rep. John Harkins, and Mary Pat Curran Healy, Director of External Affairs of AT&T at the 134th Annual BRBC Luncheon and Meeting held June 9th, 2008.

Rep. Harkins and Allison are standing side by side in the well of the House.
Rep. Harkins poses with his 2008 legislative intern, Allison Masters, on Intern Appreciation Day.

The group is standing together on the stairs of the capitol.
Rep. Harkins, Rep. Larry Miller, and Sen. Dan Debicella welcome the 2007 CIAC Class L State Champion Football Team from Bunnell High School in Stratford to the state Capitol on May 2, 2008.

The group is standing together in the hall of the House.
Rep. Harkins (far left) and Rep. Miller (far right) welcome the 2008 CIAC Class M Champion Baskeball Team from Stratford High School to the state Capitol on
April 29,2008.

The group is standing
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Representatives Harkins and T.R. Rowe greet the students from St. Catherine's School in Trumbull during their visit to the state Capitol 4/24/08.

The Harkins fmaily stands with Coach Gino.
Rep. Harkins and his family stand with the University of Connecticut's Women's Basketball Coach, Gino Auriemma, during Husky Day at the Capitol, 4/23/08.

(Above and Below) Rep. Harkins greets the students from the Eli Whitney School during their visit to the State Capitol.

Rep. Harkins greets the students from the Eli Whitney School during their visit to the State Capitol.

Rep. Harkins is facing Rep. Hamzy and Rep. Klarides and they are talking.
Rep. Harkins speaks with Deputy Leaders, Rep. Hamzy (left) and Rep. Klarides (right) during a break in the session day.

Rep. Harkins is seated at a hearing desk and is speaking into a microphone.
Rep. Harkins testifies at a public hearing on Toxic Waste, 2/27/08.

Rep. Frey is sitting at his desk and Rep Hamzy, Rep. Labriola, and Rep. Harkins are facing him and talking.
Rep. Harkins (left) confers with fellow Republican State Representatives, (left to right)Rep. Hamzy, Rep. Labriola, and Rep. Frey on an issue before them during a February 2008 Session day.

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