Edith Prague
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| Edith Prague | |
| Connecticut State Senate District 19 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1994 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Newspaper Columnist |
| Website | Senate website |
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Edith G. Prague (b. November 23, 1925) is a Democratic member of the Connecticut Senate, representing District 19.
Education
Prague earned her BS in Education from Eastern Connecticut State University in 1965. She went on to receive her MA in Social Work from the University of Connecticut in 1975.
Professional experience
Prague is a Licensed Certified Health Insurance Consultant. She was a Teacher at F.R. Hoble School from 1965 to 1970. She then taught at Horace Porter School from 1970 to 1972. She worked as Interim Administrative Assistant for Horace Porter School from 1975 to 1976. From 1976 to 1982 she was a Medical Social Worker for Natchaug Valley Community Health Agency. She has been a Newspaper Columnist for Medicare Mailbox since 1977.
Political experience
Prague was Commissioner of the State Department on Aging. She served on the Columbia Board of Education from 1977 to 1982. She then served in the Connecticut State House of Representatives from 1982 to 1990. She joined the Connecticut State Senate in 1994 and has served in that position since. She is currently Assistant President Pro Tempore, representing the 19th district.
Committee membership
- Appropriations Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Labor and Public Employees Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Public Health Committee, Connecticut Senate
Personal life
Prague is widowed and has four children.
External links
- Official Connecticut State Senate website of Senator Edith Prague
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Edith Prague
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996
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