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Selim Noujaim
Assistant Republican Leader

104 DiNatali Drive, Waterbury 06705
Residence: 203-591-9190
Capitol: 1-800-842-1423

Education: Post University (Formerly Teikyo Post University). Associate Degree in Banking & Finance; Central Connecticut State University, BS, Administrative Sciences; University of New Haven, MBA Business Administration; Honorary Doctorate, Post University, May 2004

Occupation: Executive Vice President, Noujaim Tool Company, Inc.; Past President and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based American Production and Inventory Control Society, (APICS).

Public Service: Member of the Board of Directors of the Waterbury Association for Retarded Citizens (WARC). Member, Board of Directors of Saint Mary's Hospital. Member, Smaller Manufacturers Association (SMA). Chairman of the Economic Development and Manufacturer's Councils; President of the Maassir Lebanese-American Charitable Society. Member, Board of Trustees of Post University. Member, Board of Directors of CONNSTEP. 2005 Honorary Chairman, Relay of Life for the American Cancer Society. First vice chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce; Co-Chair of the 2001-2002 United Way Campaign Cabinet. Former member of the President's Council of Naugatuck Valley Community Technical College. Former member of the Workforce Connections/Private Industry Council; Former Board Chairman of the Seven Angels Theater; Chairman of Saints Peter and Paul Church Parish Council; Former member of the Board of Sacred Heart High School; Member Board of Trustees Post University; Member of the Strategic Planning Council for St. Mary's Hospital; Serves as Master of Ceremonies for numerous local charitable events

Legislative Service: State House of Representatives: Special Election February 2002, Regular Election November 2002, Regular Election 2004, Regular Election 2006 (Assistant Minority Leader)

Committees: Labor and Public Employees, Higher Education, Transportation

State Representative Selim G. Noujaim’s active involvement in his community and his focus on economic development and job creation in the Greater Waterbury area have made him a highly effective advocate for the people of Waterbury at the Connecticut General Assembly... [Full Biography] (PDF/14kb)

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Representative Noujaim and state Senator Joan V. Hartley, D-15 th District, get together with Israeli Consulate General Asaf Sharib, center, who spoke at a luncheon reception Wednesday, June 18 th at the Waterbury Club. The reception was hosted by Eric Albert, president of Albert Bros. Inc. of Waterbury.

Rep. Noujaim stands with Gove. Rell and others at a bill signing on June 17th in Waterbury.

Representative Noujaim joins Governor Rell and Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr., left, at the Hess Station on Wolcott Road Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at a bill signing ceremony for a new law allowing gasoline dealers to offer discounts to customers who pay cash rather than using credit cards when they fill their tanks. Also participating in the ceremony were Hess station owner Raj Tala, to right of Governor Rell, and Michael J. Fox, far right, executive director of the Gasoline & Automotive Service Dealers of America Inc.

Representative Noujaim receives a Class of 2008 T-shirt after addressing the graduating class at the M. M. Generali School in Waterbury June 11, 2008.

State Representative Selim Noujaim, R-Waterbury, responds to a question during a joint news conference with Attorney General Richard Blumenthal Friday, June 13, 2008 to announce a lawsuit against a billboard company that illegally cleared 83 mature trees on state property along Interstate 84 last year. The clear cutting incident has caused soil erosion and noise pollution problems for families who live near the site.

Representative Noujaim speaks to cancer survivors after participating in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life race in Waterbury, Saturday, June 7, 2008. Representative Noujaim ran seven miles to raise money for cancer research.

Rep. Noujaim is holding a flag he is presenting to John Chiarella .
Representative Noujaim presents an American Flag that flew over the State Capitol in Hartford to John Chiarella of the Waterbury Veterans Memorial Committee in connection with upcoming Memorial Day observances in the city.

Rep. Noujaim is speaking to a group of students.
Rep. Noujaim gives a motivational presentation to 70 bilingual students of both Kaynor and Abbott Vocational Technical Schools. May 27, 08

The group and Rep. Noujaim are standing together on the dais in the House Chamber .
Rep. Noujaim visits with the fifth grade students from Saints Peter and Paul School in Waterbury during their visit to the state Capitol on May 21, 2008.

Rep. Noujaim poses with his nephew Paul at his desk.
Rep. Noujaim visits with his nephew Paul Noujaim during his class' visit to the state Capitol, 5/21/08.

The three are standing side by side in the Chamber. (Above and Below)
Rep. Noujaim shares in a light moment with Rep. Beth Bye and Rep. Karen Jarmoc who suprised Rep. Noujaim by wearing Noujaim Tool t-shirts to the chamber.

Rep. Noujaim is standing and the ladies turned around to show the shirt backs that show Noujaim Tool Company.

Rep. Noujaim is standing beside ryan in the House Chamber.
Rep. Noujaim welcomes Waterbury Police Officer Ryan Bessette to the state Capitol where he spent the day watching the legislative Session.

Norman Finke sits at Rep. Noujaim's desk in the House Chamber.
Rep. Noujaim greets his friend and constituent Norman Finke as Norman visits the Chamber along with the Crosby High School basketball LL Division State Champions. April 29, 2008.

The class is grouped in front of the Hall of the Flags.
Rep. Noujaim and the Waterbury delegation welcome coach Nick Augelli, Principal Barbara Carrington-Lawlor and the Crosby High School division LL championship team. April 29, 2008.

Representative Noujaim shows M. M. Generali School 5th grader Wisdaeim Williams how to use the microphone in a public hearing room at the Legislative Office Building at the State Capitol. Miss Williams and 92 of her classmates visited the capitol on Tuesday, April 22, 2008.

Representative Noujaim is joined at his desk on the floor of the state House of Representatives by 5th grade students from the M. M. Generali Elementary School, which is located in Waterbury’s East End. The students, who were visiting the State Capitol on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, are, from left, Maureen Nolan, Jolee Ianntounni, Selina Kurutan, Jordan Perry and Eliezer Cartegena.

Martin Sagendorf, a physics teacher at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, displays a Citation from the Connecticut General Assembly recognizing him for being selected as Teacher of the Year in 2007, as Kaynor Tech Principal Robert Axon, far right, looks on . Presenting the citation to Mr. Sagendorf were, from left, state Sen. Joan V. Hartley, D-15 th District, state Rep. Jeffrey J. Berger, D-73 rd District, and Rep. Noujaim.

Noujaim stands at podium with students on each side.
Rep. Noujaim addresses attendees at a legislative breakfast, “Recognizing Apprenticeship,” at the state Capitol Friday, March 28, 2008 as Geraldo Ramirez, 18, left, and Nicholas Palmieri, 18, right, both student apprentices at Noujaim Tool Company, Inc. in Waterbury, where Rep. Noujaim is executive vice-president, look on. Palmieri and Ramirez are both seniors at the R. F. Kaynor Technical High School in Waterbury.

The group stands in discussion.
Rep. Noujaim, center, Geraldo Ramirez, 18, left, and Nicholas Palmieri, 18, second from left, both student apprentices at Noujaim Tool Company, Inc. in Waterbury, where Rep. Noujaim is executive vice-president, chat with Jack M. Guerrera, Apprenticeship Program Manager at the Connecticut Department of Labor, and Linda L. Agnew, Deputy Commissioner at the labor department, at a legislative breakfast, “Recognizing Apprenticeship,” at the state Capitol Friday, March 28, 2008. Palmieri and Ramirez are both seniors at the R. F. Kaynor Technical High School in Waterbury.

Representative Selim Noujaim calls for the repeal of the $250 Business Entity Tax at a news conference at the Legislative Office Building at the State Capitol today. The tax affects about 120,000 Connecticut businesses and is widely regarded as a nuisance tax that if repealed, would help create more jobs, encourage more business investment, and stimulate the economy.

The group is standing together in a hearing room with Rep. Noujaim.
Representative Noujaim, center, rear, with the Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School All Stars Chorus. To left of Rep. Noujaim is Rotella School Principal Gina Calabrese. Representative Noujaim invited the chorus to perform for the state House of Representatives to honor the Rotella School, of Waterbury, for receiving the prestigious Dr. Ronald P. Simpson Distinguished Merit Award for 2007, which is considered the top award for magnet schools in the country.

Representative Noujaim with Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School Supervising Vice Principal Robin Henry, left, and Rotella School Principal Gina Calabrese, right. Ms. Henry and Mrs. Calabrese accompanied the Waterbury magnet school’s All Stars Chorus, who sang the National Anthem in the floor of the state House of Representatives Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

After speaking to the Exchange Club at their monthly meeting, Rep. Noujaim poses with Virginia O'Rourke (right) and other members. February 26, 08.

Rep. Noujaim is speaking with two colleagues, Rep. Aman (left) and Rep. Wasserman (right) on an issue before the House of Representatives during the February 20th session day.

The group is standing together outside of the House Chamber.
Rep. Noujaim poses with members of "Leadership Greater Waterbury" CLASS OF 2008 after introducing them at the Chamber.
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Rep. Noujaim is speaking into the microphone and little Grace is trying to take it away from him as he is holding her.
Rep. Noujaim introduces his Goddaughter Grace Steck to the General Assembly.
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The family is standing together on the floor of the house as Rep. Noujaim is speaking into the microphone.
Rep. Noujaim introduces his Goddaughter Grace Steck to the General Assembly as the rest of the Steck family looks on. Her Father Gary is on the far left next to his daughter Emily with Mom Michelle and brother Michael on Rep. Noujaim and Grace's right side.

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Representative Noujaim joins with Wallace Middle School students on January 31, 2008 and makes a financial contribution to help pay for a student field trip to Baxter State Park in Maine. Teachers Seth Danner, left rear, and Rodney Davis, right rear, are pictured with Rep. Noujaim and the students.

BrianSherman is sitting in Rep Noujaim's chair and Rep. Noujaim is standing next to him.
Rep. Noujaim poses with his 2008 Sessional Intern Brian Sherman during the Opening Day of Session , 2/6/08.

Rep. Noujaim welcomes his constituent Mr. Joe Nolan and his daughter Martha to the Legislative Office Building on 2/6/2008.

Rep. Noujaim "spoils " Katonah who is a great companion to his daughter Jessica and his son in law Anthony.

Reps. Noujaim and Piscopo join members of the Smaller Manufacturers' Association at SMA's legislative meeting in Cromwell. January 2008

Representative Noujaim and WDRC / WWCO morning host Brad Davis address the audience during Brad's "Listener Luncheon" January 7 th at the Colony Inn in Glastonbury prior to Governor Rell's speech

Representative Noujaim and Governor M. Jodi Rell enjoy a private chat at the WDRC / WWCO "Listener Luncheon" at the Colony Inn in Glastonbury January 7 th.

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