February 7, 2011

DEPUTY SPEAKER RYAN PRESIDES OVER STATE HOUSE CHAMBER
Debut on dais successful

State Representative Kevin Ryan made his first appearance on the Speaker’s dais of the House of Representatives last Friday.  Deputy Speaker Ryan presided over House approvals of commissioner and judicial nominations.

“It was an honor to take the gavel from Speaker Donovan” said Rep Ryan. “It is a rare privilege to stand on the dais and preside over the Connecticut House of Representatives.”

When the Speaker of the House is absent from the chamber, the Deputy Speaker presides over the House of Representatives, recognizes all members wishing to speak to the chamber, puts all questions to vote and directs legislation to the proper committees.

Rep. Ryan was first elected to the Legislature in November 1993 to represent the towns of Montville, Bozrah, Lebanon and Franklin.