Connecticut’s Kid Governor to Speak at Civics First Annual Reception

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For Immediate Release
May 20, 2016
Contact: Chris Zaccaro
chris.zaccaro@cga.ct.gov
(860) 246-1553 ext. 116

Hartford, CT – Connecticut’s Kid Governor, Elena Tipton of East Hartford, will take part in Civics First’s Annual Reception on Tuesday, May 24 at the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford. The event, which begins at 6 p.m., marks the 40^th anniversary for Civics First – a non-profit association that promotes and conducts law-related education programs and projects in Connecticut’s public and private schools, courtrooms and communities. The state’s first ever Kid Governor will discuss her popular “Campaign for Kindness”, as she continues her push for spreading kindness throughout the state during her 1-year term.

Elena Tipton was elected as Connecticut’s Kid Governor after hundreds of the state’s 5^th graders took part in a statewide election organized by Connecticut’s Old State House in downtown Hartford. Connecticut’s Kid Governor, a statewide, in-school civics program that was created by the Old State House in 2015, teaches students how elections work and how Connecticut residents of all ages can choose to participate in our democratic society. Tipton has proposed establishing the 13^th of each month as “Kindness Day”, installing buddy benches in schools, and creating an online blog where Connecticut students can share examples of being kind to others. Civics First was a sponsor of Inauguration Day 2016 at Connecticut’s Old State House – providing bus transportation for 5^th grade students who attended the day’s events.

The Honorable Richard A. Robinson of the Connecticut Supreme Court will serve as the keynote speaker at the Civics First Annual Reception. More information about this event can be found at Civics First’s website, www.civicsfirst.org, or by contacting Beth Deluco, Executive Director of Civics First, at (860) 357-5300.

To learn more about Connecticut’s Kid Governor, both the program and student, visit CT.KidGovernor.org or follow the program on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Connecticut’s Kid Governor is a statewide civics program created by Connecticut’s Old State House.

Located in historic downtown Hartford, Connecticut’s Old State House served as a seat of government for the Constitution State from 1796 to 1878. The Old State House Shop, located on the Main Street side of the building and online at shop.ctoldstatehouse.org, provides visitors an opportunity to purchase Connecticut, Hartford and Old State House-themed gifts, products and apparel. For more information on admission prices, school programs, upcoming events and parking discounts nearby, follow Connecticut’s Old State House on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit the museum online at www.ctoldstatehouse.org.