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Rep. Hwang honors Fairfield Police during promotion ceremony
State Representative Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) recognized and honored the Fairfield Police Department Thursday evening during a promotion ceremony at the Roger Ludlowe Middle School Auditorium. Four officers were promoted to to higher ranks within the department: Deputy Chief Gary McNamara to Chief of Police; Sergeant James Perez to Lieutenant; Detective Frederick Hine to Sergeant; and Detective Daniel VanDerheyden to Sergeant.
Rep. Hwang Gives Keynote at Fairfield Independence Day Celebration
Photo: Amy Mortensen / Connecticut Post Freelance
On Monday, July 5th, the Fairfield United Veterans Organization held their 117th Annual Independence Day Celebration at Town Hall.
Rep. Tony Hwang provided the keynote address speaking of his personal experiences with the value of the American Dream.
From the Connecticut Post:
State Rep. Tony Hwang, R-Fairfield, the keynote speaker at the ceremony, used his personal history to illustrate his commitment to the ideals of American liberty.
“As an Asian-American that immigrated to the United States, I have personally seen the American difference of true freedom and opportunity versus other countries, and how much that positive difference has allowed me to pursue and live the American Dream,” he told the gathering.
Rep. Hwang and Lt. Governor Fedele on Hand During “Click-It Or Ticket” Law Enforcement Campaign Launch
State Representative Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield), a member of the legislature’s Transportation Committee, and Lt. Governor Michael Fedele were present as Connecticut kicked off its 2010 “Click It or Ticket” campaign on May 20th. The goal is to get drivers to buckle up when they get behind the wheel.
A ceremony was held at the State Department of Transportation headquarters to announce the campaign, which runs from May 24 through June 6. It was enthusiastically attended by uniformed law enforcement officers from throughout Connecticut.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 12,000 passenger vehicle occupants died in traffic crashes between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. in 2008. 64% of those victims died because they didn’t have a seat belt on.
Hwang noted that seat belts work, especially considering that when worn correctly they reduce the risk of fatal injury to front seat passenger car occupants by 45% and 60% in pick-up trucks, SUVs and mini vans.
Yet nearly one in five Americans still fail to wear their belt regularly, statistics that hold up in Connecticut. The program seeks to encourage constant seat belt use by highlighting enforcement during the “Click It or Ticket” campaign.
The ceremony took a poignant turn when Tom Geary, father of Cassie Geary, a 17 year driver who died from injuries suffered from an accident. The fatal accident occurred when Cassie’s car, travelling at under 35 miles per hour, slipped on a patch of black ice and hit a tree. She was not wearing her seat belt and was thrown from the automobile. Mr. Geary spoke of the pain his family still endures, but in turn motivated the family to create “Click it for Cassie” an educational seat belt safety program targeted at teen-ager drivers.
Rep. Tony Hwang Talks Environment on ‘Meet the Leaders’
On Earth Day 2010 Representative Tony Hwang took time out of a busy legislative session day to speak on ‘Meet the Leaders’ about issues facing the state and nation concerning the safe guarding of the Environment.
