Bruce Morris
| Bruce V. Morris | |
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| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 140th District | |
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In office 2007 – present | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Mann[1] |
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| Born | Norwalk, Connecticut[2] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Gail |
| Residence | Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Religion | Christian |
Bruce V. Morris is a four-term Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives representing Norwalk, Connecticut in the 140th assembly district. He is deputy majority whip and vice chair of the Human Services Committee. He was named assistant majority whip during his second term and served in that capacity until his promotion to deputy majority whip in 2012. Morris serves as an assistant pastor at Macedonia Church in Norwalk. He served as human relations officer for the Norwalk school system until May 2, 2009.[3] He is also an elected executive board member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators.[4]
He defeated Republican Richard A. McQuaid in 2006. [5]
Awards
- Connecticut League of Conservation Voters award for perfect support of environmental initiatives in 2011[4]
- Dental Hygienists – 2011, 2010 Legislative Awards[4]
- Omega Psi Phi - 2008 Citizen of the Year[4]
- Parent Leadership Training Institute - 2008 Leadership Service Award[4]
- United Way[4]
- Connecticut Public Housing Network[4]
- NAACP - 100 Most Influential Blacks in Connecticut[4]
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| Preceded by Joseph Mann |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 140th District 2007 – present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
Members of the Connecticut House of Representatives | ||
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