Rochelle to recognize winners of Future Fair essay contest

Community building event slated Saturday

State Rep. Kara Rochelle 

             

ANSONIA - State Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby, Wednesday announced the winners of the 104th District’s first Future Fair essay contest.

Fahmida Chowdhury of Ansonia and Jessica Gerckens of Derby will be recognized and receive citations from the Connecticut General Assembly at Future Fair, the event Rochelle is hosting at Emmett O’Brien Technical High School from noon-4 p.m. Saturday.

The essay topic: “How does civic engagement and community service help strengthen our communities and how can you participate in both to improve your city?” was open to all eighth graders in Derby and Ansonia with a mission of encouraging students from the community to make connections between their current lives and the importance of civics and community service.

“The Valley has a deep tradition of residents giving their time and working together to build up our community. We show up for each other, and many volunteer regularly in making our community stronger, safer, and more vibrant for our residents. I wanted to encourage students to continue on this path,” Rochelle said.

The presentations to Chowdhury and Gerckens will take place at 1 p.m. 

Future Fair will feature dozens of organizations providing resources and tools for residents, as well as opportunities to get more involved in community efforts.   

All are welcome to attend and residents are encouraged to be present at 1 p.m. when the essay contest winners who have shown great understanding of the value of civic engagement are honored. 

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.