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Pamela Z. Sawyer
Republican Whip

95 South Road, Bolton 06043
Residence: 860-649-5655
Capitol: 1-800-842-1423 or 860-240-8700

Education: University of Rhode Island: BA in Science Education and graduate work

Occupation: Former Teacher

Public Service: Member of the Board of Education 1981-1993, Justice of the Peace, member of the Bolton Republican Town Committee, member of the Bolton Women’s Club, member of the National Order of Women Legislators (NOWL), and founding member of the UConn Parents Association

Legislative Service: State House of Representatives 1993, 1995, 1997 (Assistant Minority Leader), 1999 (Assistant Minority Leader), 2001 (Assistant Minority Leader), 2003 (Minority Whip), 2005 (Minority Whip), 2007 (Minority Whip)

Committees: Education, Higher Education, Legislative Management, Transportation

Pamela Z. Sawyer is currently serving in her eighth term as State Representative for the 55^th District that includes the towns of Andover, Bolton, Hebron, and Marlborough, having most recently been re-elected on November 7th, 2006... [Full Biography] (PDF/12kb)

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The two smile for the camera holding a certificate of appreciation.
Rep. Pamela Sawyer, R-Bolton, pictured with University of Connecticut President Michael J. Hogan in October 2007 at a legislative session held at UConn Health Center.

The two engage in discussion in the Governor's office
State Rep. Pamela Sawyer (R-Bolton), left, discusses with Gov. M. Jodi Rell the positive aspects of giving students high school credit for mastering a language after attending 'Saturday class' language schools.

Gov. Rell is seated at her desk in her office and those attending the bill signing ceremony are surrounding her and Rep. Sawyer is speaking.
State Rep. Pamela Sawyer (R-Bolton), far right, explains to Gov. M. Jodi Rell and those gathered at the bill signing ceremony, the positive aspects of giving students high school credit for mastering a language after attending 'Saturday class' language schools.

Rep. Sawyer and Melanie are standing side by side on the floor of the house. They are holding her citation.
Rep. Sawyer presents a special constituent, Melanie Dexter, with an official citation recognizing her for achieving the Girl Scouts prestigious Gold Award.

Rep. Sawyer and Will are standing in the Hall of the House. They are talking to each other and Rep. Sawyer is holding some documents.
Rep. Sawyer reviews information being discussed during the Special Session with Will Aubin from Hebron. Will spent the day at the Capitol to learn more about the governmental processes. He is a sophomore at Dartmouth.

Rep. Sawyer is seated at her desk in the chamber and John Vamos is seated next to her and they are talking.
Rep. Sawyer reviews information on constituent cases with her legislative assistant John Vamos during the session day.

The group is huddled together and having a discussion.
Rep. Sawyer, Rep. Burns, and Rep. Hamzy listen as the Education Committee Republican Ranking Member Rep. Hovey explains the fine points of a bill being discussed on the floor of the house.

The four of them are standing side by side in the Hall of the House and Madeline is holding her citation.
Rep. Sawyer ( Far right) presents Madeline Collins with an official citation for achieving a perfect score on the National Latin Exam. Her parents joined in the celebration as well.

The four leaders are standing side by side in a hearing room with three posters behind them and Rep. Cafero is speaking.
Rep. Sawyer (far right) looks on as House Republican Leader, Larry Cafero(far left), explains that there is still time for the General Assembly to do something and entertain the Republican "Do- Something" Budget. Also pictured left to right are Senator John McKinney and Senator Len Fasano

The group is standing together in the Hall of the House.
Rep. Sawyer takes a moment to visit with the Roy Family and their new addition.

The group is standing around the desk of Rep. Dolly Powers in the house chamber and they are holding a discussion.
House Republican Leader Lawrence Cafero (center)leads a discussion with Republican legislators, (left to right) Rep. Fahrbach, Rep. Piscopo, Rep. Sawyer, and Rep. Klarides at the desk of Rep. Dolly Powers during the legislative session.

Rep. Powers is handing the whip to rep. Sawyer in the well of the House during a break in the session day.
Rep. Powers, retiring House Republican Whip, shares a light moment as she passes the 'whip' to fellow Republican Whip, Rep. Pam Sawyer who will now house the symbolic whip in her office.

Rep. Cafero is sitting at his desk in the chamber and Rep. Sawyer is sitting beside him and talking while holding some notes.
Rep. Sawyer confers with House Republican Leader, Larry Cafero, on an issue of the day.4/30/08

Rep. Sawyer is sitting at her desk in the chamber and Rep. Scribner is standing and speaking to her.
Rep. Sawyer speaks with Republican colleague, Rep. Scribner, on a legislative issue.

The two women are side by side and are wearing beautiful necklaces!
Rep. Sawyer poses with retiring colleague Rep. Dolly Powers during a break in the Session day.

The group of legislators is standing in the well of the House of Representatives.
Rep. Sawyer joins with other state Represenatives to celebrate the city of Danbury and its heritage as the "Hat City". April 9, 2008

Rep. Sawyer looks on with others as Gov. Rell holds a kids camp t-shirt.

State Rep. Pam Sawyer looks on as Gov. M. Jodi Rell holds up a Channel 3 Kids Camp at a ceremony celebrating the $500K approved by the governor and the state Bond Commission for the Channel 3 Kids Camp in Andover. The Bond Commission approved the funding at its March 28 meeting at the Legislative Office Building. The funds are expected to be used to repair the aged septic and water system and replace the septic tank and pump chamber which is needed due to high use.

Rep. Sawyer is standing with the group outside of the House Chambers.
On April 3rd, three seniors from RHAM High School met with Pam Sawyer at the State Capitol. The Youth Service Bureaus across CT brought students to experience their government in action. Following a Forum on Teen driving, Rep. Sawyer had a chance to talk with Andris Briga, Erin Connolly, Alicia Kureczka, and AHM Youth Counselor Bevin Perry.

The three are sitting facing each other on the tv set.

Pam Sawyer hosts UConn President Mike Hogan and Vice Provost Dolan Evanovich on 'Rep. Sawyer Reports', April 2008. Dr. Hogan is the 14th President of University and will be sworn in later this month. The show aires on the Community Voice Channel 5 (Comcast Cable System).

Rep. Sawyer and others are looking at the Sugar House model.
Rep. Sawyer views the Connecticut Maple Sugar House Model at the 2008 Agriculture Day at the Capitol.

Rep. Sawyer stands with the group from Very Alive.

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Rep. Sawyer speaks with the Very Alive Group that was participating in the Agricultural Day at the Capitol.

Rep. Sawyer speaks with members of the Very Alive booth at the Capitol.

Rep. Sawyer poses at the dairy booth with her visitor for Agriculture Day at the Capitol, 3/19/08.

Rep. Sawyer talks about the difficulty of getting around with crutches with 6th grader Anna Carey while sampling corn chowder at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on Rt. 85 during the Hebron Maple Festival, Saturday
March 8th, 2008.

Rep. Sawyer and others look on as Rep. Noujaim speaks at the podium.

Rep. Sawyer (far right) looks on in support as colleague Rep. Noujaim speaks at a press conference in favor of the repeal of the Small Business Entity Tax in Connecticut. This effort will help keep and welcome new businesses to our state. 3/11/08

Rep. Sawyer is standing and facing Rob Simmons and they are talking to each other.
Rep. Sawyer speaks with former Congressman Rob Simmons on the proposal to repeal the Small Business Entity Tax in Connecticut.

Rep. Sawyer testifies before the Finance Committee in support of SB28:"An Act Implementing the Governor's Budget Recommendations Concerning Certain Taxes and Revenues, March 11, 2008.

The cameramanis pictured on the left and Dan Kain and Rep. Sawyer are talking on the right side of the photo.
Rep. Sawyer speaks with Channel 3, WFSB reporter Dan Kain on the proposed legislation regarding ATVs and dirt bike riding in our state.

Rep. Sawyer is sitting at the testimony desk and committee members are in the foreground listening and spectators are in back of Rep. Sawyer.
Rep. Sawyer testifies in support of creating trails for ATVs and dirt bikes to establish legal places to ride. This is the first step in a long process to protect our forests from illegal riding. 2/28/08

Rep. Sawyer (right) discusses legislative business with Rep. Boucher (center) and Rep.Hovey (left).

Pam is standing beside Scott Howard her intern in the House Chamber.
Rep. Sawyer poses with Scott Howard , her intern for the 2008 Legislative Session on Opening Day 2008.

January 2008 -Rep. Pam Sawyer hosting "Rep. Sawyer Reports" this month with guest Teresa Lantz from the Department of Corrections, discussing prisons in Connecticut.

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