March 2, 2011

REP. CANDELARIA ISSUES STATEMENT ON
JUDGE CARMEN ESPINOSA’S NOMINATION BY GOVERNOR MALLOY

“I applaud Governor Dannel P. Malloy on his choice to nominate Judge Carmen Espinosa to Connecticut’s Appellate Court. Her nomination makes her the first Hispanic woman to be nominated to this court. As a Puerto Rican, I am particularly proud to see one of our own being recognized for her extraordinary work as a Judge in the Superior Court and the opportunity to serve in a new capacity in the Appellate Court.”

“It is a new era in the history of our state, and I am delighted to be a part of such an exciting time where we begin to see an increasingly diverse group of professionals serving our great state. I congratulate Judge Espinosa on this important milestone and look forward to working together with my colleagues to ensure a quick confirmation of her nomination.”

Juan Candelaria represents the 95th Assembly District in New Haven. He is Deputy Majority Whip.