Sayers to Serve on National Health Committee

State Representative Peggy Sayers (Windsor, Windsor Locks) has been charged with bringing the health concerns of Connecticut residents to the national stage as she has just been named to the National Committee of State Legilsture's Health Committee.

The committee presents the opportunity for state legislators to educate federal agencies and and members of Congress about local health concerns and initiatives, and to learn about health policy initiatives in other states.

“Rep. Sayers’ state legislative experience will allow her to represent Connecticut well as she undertakes this new challenge,” said Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan, who appointed Sayers to the committee. “I am confident Peggy’s work on this committee will prove beneficial for our state as she further involves herself in health policy.”

According to a statement released by the Office of House Democrats, Sayers, who is a nurse by profession, said "Public health is one of the most important responsibilities of government."

“I’m looking forward to working with and learning from my colleagues across the country to help develop improved health policies,” she added.