July 2, 2014

THURSDAY: GOV. MALLOY HIGHLIGHTS TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN NEW LONDON COUNTY; MEETS WITH U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY

(HARTFORD, CT) - On Thursday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will commemorate the start of Independence Day weekend by visiting three tourist attractions in New London County to showcase some of the popular destinations the state has to offer. The Governor's visits will include the Submarine Force Museum in Groton, home of the historic ship Nautilus; Ocean Beach Park in New London, a recreational facility that provides beach access and boardwalk attractions, including a pool, water slides, an arcade, a carousel, rides, a food court, and a nature walk; and lunch at Sandbar Café , which overlooks the Thames River. In Connecticut, travel and tourism activities generate $11.5 billion annually in economic activity and are responsible for 110,000 jobs.

In the afternoon, Governor Malloy will meet with U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx at the State Capitol in Hartford to discuss Connecticut's transportation priorities and the need for Congress to immediately address the Highway Trust Fund shortfall and pass a long-term reauthorization of the nation's surface transportation program. At the conclusion of their meeting, they will hold a media availability. They will also be joined by members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation.

WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Governor Malloy visits the Submarine Force Museum and historic ship Nautilus
WHEN : Thursday, July 3, 2014; 11:00 a.m.
WHERE : Submarine Force Museum; 1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton

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WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Governor Malloy visits Ocean Beach Park
WHEN : Thursday, July 3, 2014; 11:55 a.m.
WHERE : Ocean Beach Park; 98 Neptune Avenue, New London

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WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Governor Malloy visits Sandbar Café
WHEN : Thursday, July 3, 2014; 12:20 p.m.
WHERE : Sandbar Café; 98 Neptune Avenue, New London

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WHO : Governor Malloy, U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx, Members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation
WHAT : Governor Malloy and U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx hold media availability
WHEN : Thursday, July 3, 2014; Media availability begins at 3:00 p.m.
WHERE : State Capitol, Outside of the Governor's Office; 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford

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For Immediate Release: July 2, 2014

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