Tom Delnicki

Last updated
Audrey J. Bryda
(m. 1986)
Tom Delnicki
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 14th district
Assumed office
January 4, 2017
Education South Windsor High School
Alma mater University of Connecticut

Thomas A. Delnicki commonly known as Tom Delnicki (born September 7, 1956) is an American politician who has served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 14th district since 2017. [1] [2] Delnicki is a Republican.

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Early life and education

Delnicki was born September 7, 1956, in South Windsor, Connecticut. He grew-up on the family farm which was owned in the fourth generation. He graduated from South Windsor High School in 1974 and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut. [3] He is of Lithuanian descent (original spelling was Delnickas) on his father's side. [4]

Career

He retired from the Metropolitan District as a Facilities/Maintenance Supervisor.

Politics

Delnicki served on the South Windsor Town Council from 1995 to 2007 and again from 2009. During his tenure on the council, he has been Mayor twice, Deputy Mayor and served on the first Strategic Planning Committee formed in 1999. Since January 4, 2017, he serves as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives for the Republican Party. [5]

Personal life

In 1986, Delnicki married Audrey J. Bryda (b. c.1960), in South Windsor, Connecticut. [6]

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References

  1. "They Fought For Mayor, Now South Windsor Rivals Compete For State House Seat". Courant.com. 2016-10-10. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  2. Eastman, Katherine (2018-11-07). "Delnicki touts teamwork in win over Pelky". Journalinquirer.com. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  3. "Tom Delnicki". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  4. 'Delnicki' in South Windsor/East Hartford in the 1930, 1940 Census
  5. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  6. Principal in the Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001