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Senate committee approves portrait bill honoring former Senate President Sylvia Larson
Summary
Lawmakers endorsed Senate Bill 200 to accept and hang a portrait of former Senate President Sylvia Larson, citing her long legislative record and leadership; testimony included colleagues and former staff describing her public service.
Sen. Patrick Reardon introduced Senate Bill 200 to accept and place a portrait of the Hon. Sylvia Larson in the State House in recognition of her two decades of legislative service, including a term as Senate president.
Reardon and former staff and colleagues described Larson's legislative record and leadership. "To honor Senator Larson's dedication for 20 years of service and her tireless advocacy, I would ask the committee to accept a portrait of senator Sylvia Larson," Reardon said, citing her sponsorship of education, housing and children's health programs. Donna Soucy, who served as Larson's chief of staff, testified to Larson's behind-the-scenes leadership and mentorship.
Committee members moved and approved the bill during executive session; senators praised the portrait and the artist who painted it.
What’s next: The committee voted to accept the portrait; Senate Reardon and Senator Soucy indicated the painting would be hung in the State House collection.
