The Lt. Governor's opinion piece begins, "On June 25, my aunt, Mary Raissi Stewart, turns 100. She has lived an extraordinary life and is a testament to how women and immigrant families make such meaningful contributions to our communities." Her aunt is AIC alum Mary Raissi Stewart '42, Hon'13, and her article celebrates the accomplishments of immigrants, first generation college students, and women. The Lt. Governor concludes with the following: "So, happy birthday, Aunt Mary; I hope we make you proud! Thank you for being a strong Connecticut woman and for being an inspiration for me and the generations of women that followed in your footsteps."

The Lt. Governor's entire article can be found in The CT Post Online, The New Canaan Advertiser, The Hour, The Trumbull Times, The Middletown Press, and additional CT news outlets.