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Themis Klarides
Deputy Republican Leader

23 East Court, Derby 06418
Residence: 203-735-5911
Capitol: 1-800-842-1423

Education: Trinity College: BA in Political Science; Quinnipiac University School of Law: JD

Occupation: Attorney

Public Service: Member of the Planning and Zoning Board in Derby; member of the Executive Board and Fundraising Committee for MADD; member of the Walter Camp Football Foundation; volunteer with the Derby Police Department Domestic Violence Task Force; mentor in the Derby School Special Friends Program; Volunteer with Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program; served on the Orange Library Fundraising Children’s Duathalon Committee and the Orange Library Sports Auction Committee; Corporator of Griffin Health Services and the Birmingham Group; appointee to the CT-Israel Exchange Commission (CONNIX); former member of the Board of Finance in Seymour

Legislative Service: State House of Representatives 1999, 2001, 2003(Assistant Minority Leader),2005 (Assistant Minority Leader), 2007 (Deputy Minority Leader)

Committees: Education, Finance, Judiciary, Public Health

State Representative Themis Klarides is currently serving her fifth term in the General Assembly representing the 114^th Assembly District - the towns of Woodbridge, Orange and Derby. She was re-elected on November 7, 2006... [Full Biography] (PDF/14kb)

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The four pose together for the photo

Representative Klarides, left, joins state Representative Lawrence G. Miller, R-122 nd District, second from left, Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele and state Comptroller Nancy Wyman after dedication of the Richard O. Belden Dental Clinic Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Derby.

The group is standing together around Rep. Powers' desk in the house chamber.
House Republican Leader Lawrence Cafero meets with some of the Republican leaders, (left to right) Rep. Fahrbach, Rep. Piscopo, Rep. Sawyer, and Rep. Klarides at the desk of Rep. Dolly Powers for a brief discussion on bills of the day.

Rep. Klarides is standing with Jacqueline in the Hall of the House with her citation.
Rep. Klarides presents Jacqueline Goodwin of Orange, CT with an offical citation from the House of Representatives. Jacqueline won Honorable Mention in the seventh-grade category of the eesmarts Middle School Essay Contest, sponsored by CL&P and The United Illuminating Company. 5/1/08

Rep. Klarides is standing in front of the group and is speaking to the group.
Rep. Klarides speaks to the Orange Senior LeadershipGroup about the legislative process during their visit to the state Capitol.

The three are standing side by side in the back of the House Chamber.
Rep. Klarides poses with her 2008 Session Interns, Gloribel Gonzalez and John Ferrantino on Intern Appreciation Day.

Rep. Klarides works with House Republican leader Larry Cafero and others on impending legislation. April 24.

Rep. Klarides listens to legislative debate.

The group is standing together in the LOB atrium.
Rep. Klarides meets with the students from Peck Place School in Orange during their visit to the state Capitol on March 27, 2008.

Rep. Klarides is sitting at the testimony desk and is speaking into the microphone.
Rep. Klarides testifies during a public hearing at the Capitol, March 3, 2008.

Rep. Klarides and Rep. Hamzy, Deputy Republican Leaders, watch as the votes are posted on a particular bill.

Rep. Themis Klarides with State Republican Party Chairman Chris Healy (left) at the Inaugural Gala for Orange First Selectman James Zeoli (right).

Rep. Themis Klarides with State Republican Party Chairman Chris Healy (left) at the Inaugural Gala for Orange First Selectman James Zeoli (right).

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