Representative John B. Larson :: Photo Album 2000

District Office
Casework
Services
Grants

By Year

2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000

Photo of Congressman Larson and President Clinton

Congressman Larson asked President Clinton to come to Hartford as part of the President's “New Markets” tour, emphasizing ways that communities, business and government could come together to improve cities and towns that had not fully benefited from the nation's economic health. Here, the President and Congressman Larson step down from Air Force One after it landed at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks.

Photo of Congressman Larson with East Hartford High students

Congressman Larson met with students and teachers from East Hartford that visited Washington as part of the Close Up Foundation, a non-profit organization that offers educational programs on government and citizenship for faculty and students at schools across the nation.

Photo of Congressman Larson at Rocky Hill Veterans Day Parade

Congressman Larson spoke with residents at the Rocky Hill Memorial Day Parade, in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. These photos were taken by Joann Hagglund of Rocky Hill Community TV.

photo of Congressman Larson presented the military's Purple Heart award to Arden Passaro Sr. of East Hartford

On August 28, 2000 Congressman Larson presented the military's Purple Heart award to Arden Passaro Sr. of East Hartford, for injuries Mr. Passaro sustained 57 years ago during the second World War. Here, Congressman Larson applauds Mr. Passaro and his wife, Mary Jane during the emotional ceremony held in the East Hartford Town Hall. Mr. Passaro was a member of the U.S. Army, 3rd Battalion, 111th Infantry and was serving on the island of Makin Atoll in the Pacific when a Japanese bomb blast permanently damaged his hearing on Dec. 23, 1943. He did not receive the award at the time because his records could not be found. After contacting the military and seeking help from Congressman Larson's Hartford office in May of 2000, his records were located in Connecticut and he was able to receive his award.

U.S. Congressman John B. Larson speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives about H.R. 1654, the reauthorization of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Congressman Larson spoke in favor of the legislation which contained funding for Ultra Efficient Engine Technology which is developed at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Connecticut. He said: "This program is focused on developing the next-generation of aerospace propulsion" and that the funding would have a positive impact on the U.S. commercial air fleet as well as the next generation of tactical military aircraft.

Janice M. Gruendel, Ph.D., Executive Director of Connecticut Voices for Children, testified before the House Science Committee on June 13 about a bill that includes proposals made by Congressman Larson to address the need for technology education. Larson's portion of the bill, which is Title II of The National Science Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 4272), was taken from a bill that he originally introduced known as the Alliance for Technologically Trained Teachers Act (H.R. 2933).

U.S. Congressman John B. Larson pauses outside the Webb Deane Stevens Museum in Wethersfield, Connecticut with Jim Johnson, left, the Military Historian of the Hudson River Valley and Dr. Jacques P. Bossiere, right, the Chairman of the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Committee. They were at the museum to announce legislation Larson has introduced that would preserve the route traveled by George Washington and French General Rochambeau before the decisive battle of the American Revolution at Yorktown. Part of the revolutionary route passes through Connecticut.

Congressman Larson is joined by officials from the White House, various federal agencies, Connecticut union and labor representatives,and local elected officials on June 26 in East Hartford at an announcement that a $7.2 million grant has been authorized from the U.S. Dept. of Labor for Connecticut-based UTC employees who are affected affected by UTC's restructuring to help them transition to new jobs.

Congressman Larson meets with 2000 State History Day Contest winners from the Carmen Arace Middle School in Bloomfield.

Dr. James H. Billington, the Librarian of Congress, congratulates Congressman Larson for his support of the Library's Bicentennial Local Legacies Project. Larson and other Members of Congress honored Local Legacy participants on May 23 at the Library of Congress. To read about the Local Legacy Projects from the First Congressional District go to www.loc.gov/bicentennial/legacies.html.

Congressman Larson recently hosted a forum in West Hartford about proposed changes in the Medicare program in order to educate seniors.

SMSgt Dan Cormier, CMSgt Norm Breton and SSgt Larry Herman, all from CT who are stationed in Saudia Arabia.

Cong. Larson received this photo via e-mail from Msgt. Dan Cormier of East Hartford (on left) who is currently stationed in Saudi Arabia. He is pictured with fellow nutmeggers SSgt Larry Herman from Ledyard (onright) and CMSgt Norm Breton from Southington (in middle). The Congressmanwould like to thank "Danno" for the great picture!

Cong. Larson talks about his education technology bills with industry leaders

Congressional and industry leaders demonstrated their support for threeeducation-technology bills proposed by Larson at a Capitol Hill press conference today. In photo, (at podium)
Jonathan Zuck, President of the Association for Competitive Technology,and next to Larson is Matt Dunne, President of AmeriCorp/VISTA.

Larson with Presidential Classroom Students

Congressman Larson meets with Presidential Classroom students Renee Chapman, Adam Roach, from Berlin and Brian Bennici from Marlborough.

Larson with South Windsor Seniors
Congressman Larson meets with seniors at a South Windsor Community Center.

Larson meets with 5th graders in S. Windsor

Larson meets with 5th grade students in South Windsor.

Larson reads with students in East Hartford

Larson reads with Students in East Hartford on Read Across America Day.

October 3 at a Capitol Hill Press Conference

U.S. Congressman John B. Larson speaking on Tuesday,October 3 at a Capitol Hill Press Conference on the subject of closing the nation's "digital divide." Larson was joined by several of his House colleges, (left to right) Rep. Major Owens (D-NY), Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald (D-CA), Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA), and Rep. Max Sandlin (D-TX). Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and Rep. Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) were also in attendance. The House members held the press conference to announce that they have jointly drafted a legislative proposal aimed at closing the socioeconomic technology gap that exists in America. They also announced their intent to push for the Clinton Administration's education technology agenda as budget negotiations progress in this session of Congress.

Attending an open house at The Trust House Family Learning Center

U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) today attended an open house at The Trust House Family Learning Center in recognition of the donation of free DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) service to the center by NorthPoint Communications Group, Inc. Here, Larson stands with Sister Patricia Brewer, the Executive Director of Trust House and Sister of Mercy, and Alexander Clemens, the Community Relations Director for Northpoint Communications.