Grasso. who served as Governor of Connecticut and as a Member of the House of Representatives. Her death is a sad loss. and she will be remembered for her distinguished and compassionate leadership. Ella Grasso was born to Italian immigrants. and began her career in public service during World War II as the Connecticut State assistant director of research for the Federal War Manpower Commission. In 1952. she was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives. where she served 4 years. Beginning in 1956. she served 2 years on the Democratic National Committee. and then returned to become Connecticuts secretary of state. a post she held for 12 years.
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