Stratford Democrats Welcome Connecticut Chairwoman for ‘Kennedy’ Event

Sixty Stratford democrats welcomed State Democratic Chairwoman Nancy Dinardo on Sunday for an event to honor 11-term State Representative Terry Backer with a Kennedy award, according to a release. The lunchtime event was at the Blue Goose Restaurant on Ferry Boulevard. 

The Kennedy Award is to recognize a Stratford Citizen or politician whose work is recognized as extremely beneficial to Stratford and the Town’s goals and objectives.  It is named after President Kennedy, and this is the first annual event of the Kennedy recognition.

Democratic Party and Connecticut elected officials praised Terry not only for his inspirational leadership on world climate issues and his staunch focus on the health of Long Island Sound but also for his constant concern for Stratford and the residents of the 121st District.

“Terry keeps his bond with Stratford; he works hard and he brings back to Stratford projects that assist his community,” said Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman.Terry’s word is his bond,” Wyman added, saying it was “the best compliment she could give a politician.”

Backer was handed a crystal bald eagle sculpture as the Kennedy award.