Hartford, Ct. – Connecticut Democratic Party Chairman Nick Balletto released the following statement.

“Betty Boukus was a one-of-a-kind public servant. Throughout her 22 years in the legislature, she was a tireless advocate for her district and the state. And she got results. As co-chair of the bonding subcommittee, she was she was respected and admired by Democrats and Republicans alike for her commitment to the communities and constituencies she represented and her seemingly boundless work ethic.

“Beyond her prowess as a legislator, however, I will remember Betty as a warm and kind person. I will miss Betty, and, on behalf of the Democratic State Central Committee, I offer my deepest condolences to her family.”