(Left) More than 150 folks from Ridgefield, and from farther afield, joined to honor Ridgefield's "Mr. Democrat" - Dick Venus.
(Right) First Selectman Marconi (left) and Sen. Dodd (right) confer with Dick Venus about today's program
(Left) Dick Venus allowed as how he was glad he hadn't worn a hat to today's ceremony, or he would have had trouble getting it back on his head - which has certainly swelled from listening to the compliments paid him by today's speakers.
(Right) State Sen. Judith Freedman and State Rep. John Frey read a proclamation from the Ct. Legislature, honoring Ridgefield's Dick Venus. Rep. Frey, noting Mr. Venus's role as a prominent Democrat, explained that Democrats Speaker of the House, Moira Lyons, and President of the Senate, Kevin Sullivan, had co-sponsored the proclamation - which was originated by local Republicans Frey and Freedman.
(Left) DTC members Susan Cocco (left) and Alice Carboni were happy to be part of the large crowd honoring Dick Venus today.
(Right) Former First Selectman Lou Fossi, now retired and living in S. Carolina, recalled the days when Ridgefield's small Democratic community looked to Dick Venus as one of their more visible leaders.
(Left) The plaque honoring Dick Venus, as presented to him by First Selectman Marconi.
(Right) Father Morrisey, of St. Mary's Roman Catholic church, thanked Dick Venus for his service as a "great leader in St. Mary's over the years."
(Left) Former DTC Chair John Kukulka (left) reminisces with former First Selectman Lou Fossi.
(Right) Kitty Rosa, of the Preservation Trust and Historic Commission, recounts Dick Venus's many contributions to preserving Ridgefield's history."
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