Sen. Lesser Celebrates Female Veterans and Active Service Members in Connecticut

HARTFORD — Last week, State Senator Matt Lesser joined the “Honoring our Women Warriors” event hosted by She Served Too to celebrate female veterans and active service members. This special event brought together a powerful community of women who have dedicated their lives to service, honor, and valor.

Among the many incredible women celebrated are:

-Corporal Dorothy “Dottie” Dee, 102 year old World War II Marine Veteran

-The Honorable Linda Spoonster Schwartz, first female veteran Commissioner of Veterans Affairs and also acted as President Obama’s Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs

-Stephanie Richard, an Army National guardsman and first female Chief Warrant officer 5 (CW5) in Connecticut

“I am grateful to my constituent and U.S. Army Veteran, Gladys Silva-Perales for all of her work to celebrate these women who have dedicated their lives to serving and protecting our country,” said Sen. Matt Lesser. “I am honored to be part of this much deserved celebration, and will proudly continue to serve as a strong ally to the veteran community in the legislature.”

The event was hosted by She Served Too, and held at the State Capitol in the Hall of Flags. Several distinguished speakers and attendees joined the event, including Governor Ned Lamont, Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and United States Senator Richard Blumenthal.