State Rep. Sherry Roberts Named to House Judiciary and Other Top Committees

COVENTRY, RI—Rep. Sherry Roberts (R-District 29 Coventry, West Greenwich) has some plum assignments in the upcoming legislative session. She will serve on the House Judiciary Committee, the Health, Education and Welfare Committee and the Rules Committee.

Roberts was also picked to lead the Republican Policy Group, which, according to the press release, "investigates waste, fraud and abuse in the affairs of state government."

Roberts said she is pleased.

“I am very gratified that my request to be assigned to the House Judiciary Committee was granted since I have always taken an interest in penal matters. Additionally, this committee deals with legislative matters that are especially important to the sportsman clubs located within District 29 who will greatly appreciate having me there to speak out on their behalf.”

She's also looking forward to work on the Health, Education and Welfare Committee.

"I believe that my previous employment history from the Department of Children, Youth and Families gives me tremendous insight into the issues and challenges faced by DCYF and similar institutions," she said. "While I began working as a Secretary for DCYF, I quickly advanced to the position of a Case Aid Technician where I gained much useful experience. I believe this hands-on experience within the inner workings of DCYF makes me the ideal candidate to understand the complex and comprehensive issues presented during Committee hearings. I am particularly passionate about issues involving our state’s children and the elderly, all of whom I feel compelled to help.”

As far as the Rules Committee goes, she sees that appointment as an opportunity.

"As a legislator, I have an insatiable thirst for knowledge and the Rules Committee will keep me apprised of the many interesting rules and processes of the historic Rhode Island House Chamber,” she said.