Christel Truglia

Christel Truglia (born February 16, 1936) is a former member of Connecticut's 145th assembly district, and a member of the Democratic political party.

Christel Truglia
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 145th district
In office
1988–2008
Preceded byNicholas Pavia
Succeeded byPatricia B. Miller
Personal details
Born
Christel Heidemann

(1936-02-16) February 16, 1936
Schotmarr, Germany
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Anthony Truglia Sr.
ChildrenSallyanne Truglia, Anthony Truglia Jr., Penny Truglia[1]

Early life

Christel Truglia was born in Schotmarr, Germany[2] during World War II. Her mother was an American who traveled to Germany and later married a German headwaiter, Christel's father.[3] They married and had five children, Christel, her three sisters, and one brother. When Christel was three, Germany invaded Poland, sparking World War II in Europe. Years later, when other countries began bombing Europe, one was dropped on the house next door to Christel's home. It did not go off, but her family had to move into a smaller home. At the age of eight, her father died, and three years later, Christel and her family traveled from Germany to Darien, Connecticut where Christel attended Darien public schools. She received a high school diploma, but did not take her education further.

Personal life

Christel worked for an insurance company after graduating from high school, she also joined a choir at a local church. During her time with this church, she met and subsequently married the church's organist, Anthony Truglia. Christel and Anthony had three children, Sallyanne, Anthony Jr., and Penny.

Political career

Truglia was elected into office as a state representative in 1988, where she remained undefeated during elections for the two decades during which she held office. As a state representative, Christel was appointed to be the assistant Majority Leader.[4] Truglia was also places on several legislative committees[5] such as the Appropriations Committee, Human Services Committee, and the Select Committee on Children.

Community Service

Truglia's work centered heavily, but did not exclusively include, children. In 1996, Christel founded the Truglia Thumbelina Fund in efforts of helping children in Stamford.[6] She also established a toy closet in 2005 called "David's Treasure Tree Toy Closet"[7] (in memory of a boy named David who died of leukemia at a young age) for children who visit Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut.

References
  1. "Anthony Truglia, 60, Connecticut Legislator". The New York Times. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
  2. "Christel Truglia- Biography - Project Vote Smart". Vote Smart. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  3. "KIDS: Representative Christel Truglia". ConneCT Kids. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  4. "Leaders". Connecticut General Assembly. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  5. Herman, Jennifer L. (2008). Connecticut Encyclopedia (2008-2009 ed.). Hamburg, MI: State History Publications, LLC. p. 249. ISBN 978-1-878592-52-1. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
  6. "Courtney Nelthropp Honored at Thumbelina Fund Benefit". Fairfield County Look. Archived from the original on 15 December 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
  7. "Dedication ceremony of the Fairfield University School of Nursing Robin Kanarek Learning Resource Center unveils state-of-the-art educational facility". Fairfield University. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
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