Theresa B. Gerratana | |
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Connecticut Senator from the 6th District | |
In office 2011–2019 | |
Preceded by | Donald DeFronzo |
Succeeded by | Gennaro Bizzarro |
Personal details | |
Born | 1949 New Britain |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Frank J. Gerratana |
Children | Frank L. Gerratana, Gregory J. Gerratana |
Residence | New Britain |
Theresa Bielinski Gerratana is an American politician who was formerly a member of the Connecticut State Senate, serving from 2011 to 2019. She was first elected in a special election on February 22, 2011, to represent the citizens of New Britain, Berlin and Farmington. In November 2014, Gerratana was reelected by her constituents to serve a third term. She served as co-chair of the Public Health Committee and vice-chair of the Government Administration and Elections Committee.
Gerratana first served in the Connecticut General Assembly as a member of the state House of Representatives for ten years, from 1993 to 2003. During her time in the House, Gerratana served as co-chair of the Human Services Committee.
Gerratana left her role in the Senate to join the Office of Health Strategy after being nominated by Governor Ned Lamont in 2019.
References
- State Senator Terry Gerratana, accessed July 10, 2015
- Gerratana, Terry, accessed January 2, 2014
- Theresa Bielinski 'Terry' Gerratana's Political Summary, accessed January 2, 2014
- Hartford Courant, 6th Senate District: Gerratana Wins, February 22, 2011