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James Maroney Endorsed for Re-Election by Connecticut Education Association

Representative James Maroney (D - Milford and Orange) announced today that he had received the endorsement of the Connecticut Education Association (CEA) in his bid for re-election to the 119th Assembly District.

CEA is a 43,000 member organization representing current, future, and former teachers within the State of Connecticut.

“On behalf of the Connecticut Education Association’s 43,000 members, I am honored to inform you that our organization has endorsed you in the 2014 election for the 119th House District and designated you as a CEA Friend of Education,” said Sheila Cohen, President of the CEA, in a statement delivered to Representative Maroney.

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Ms. Cohen praised Representative Maroney for his commitment to quality education for all students and for being a passionate voice for Connecticut’s teachers. “You have consistently proven yourself to be an advocate for children, teachers, and public education,” Cohen said. “Most recently, throughout the 2014 legislative session, you steadfastly held to your commitment and ensured that our members’ voices were heard. Your constituents are fortunate to have you working for them in the General Assembly.”

Representative Maroney said he was “thrilled” to receive CEA’s endorsement. He pledged to continue his work as an advocate for children and public education. “Maintaining a strong, thriving educational system with top-notch educators is essential to our full and complete economic recovery,” Representative Maroney said. “These educators are laying a foundation for our children’s future success. The hardworking men and women of the Connecticut Education Association are the backbone of our school systems, and I am honored to receive their endorsement. Together, we will continue to make Milford, Orange, and Connecticut a better place for our children to grow and learn.”

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Rep. James Maroney, a lifelong Milford resident, has represented the 119th Assembly District since January 2013. Maroney currently lives in north Milford with his wife, Jen, and son, Jay. The Jonathan Law and Yale University graduate is an educational consultant and owner of First Choice College Placement in Milford. Learn more: www.facebook.com/JamesMaroneyFor119th

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