Background
Googins, Sonya Forbes was born on November 9, 1936 in New Haven. Daughter of Edward and Madeline Forbes.
Googins, Sonya Forbes was born on November 9, 1936 in New Haven. Daughter of Edward and Madeline Forbes.
Bachelor of Engineering, University Connecticut, 1958.
Teacher, Manchester (Connecticut) High School, 1958-1961; president, Colonial Printing Company, Glastonbury, 1971-1976; bank officer, Connecticut National Bank, Hartford, 1982-1989; member, Connecticut House of Representatives, since 1994.
Member Connecticut employment and training commission Greater Hartford United Way, 1995. Vice-chair commerce National Conference State Legislatures. Mayor Town of Glastonbury, 1983—1985, 1987—1991, 1993—1995.
Member Town Council, 1979—1994, Republican Town Committee, Capitol Region Council Governments, 1983—1994, chairman, 1989—1994. Chair Connecticut Advisory Commission Intergovtl. Relations, 1992—2008.
Chair finance service committee National Conference of State Legislators, 2002—2004. Advocacy committee American Diabetes Association. Board directors Connecticut Capitol Region Growth Council, 1994—1996, Connecticut Audubon Society, 1997—1999, Hartford Symphony Orchestra, 1997—2006.
Member Auto Association American Allied Group Inc. (board directors since 1994), American diabetes Associate, American Dental Association Leadership Coun.Saunnah, Glastonbury Business and Professional Women (past president and founder, Woman of Year 1988), Glastonbury C. of Chamber (board directors 1994-2007), Glastonbury Junior Woman's Club (past president), Drtaw Island Club(board director since 2009).
Married Robert Reville Googins, June 21, 1958. Children: Shawn W. and Glen.