![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/youthful-state-politician-age-80-gets-tattoo-ink-alongside-her-teenage-granddaughter/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_Congress-Connecticut-DeLauro-Tattoo-23212717905454.jpg&description=Connecticut Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro is known for her bold fashion sense and bright hair, but she has taken it a step further by debuting her brand new tattoo at the Capitol US Representative for Connecticut Rosa DeLauro has never been afraid of standing out in politics with her colourful clothing and hairstyle, but now, thanks to one of her six grandchildren, the 80-year-old lawmaker has complemented her fashion-forward style with a tattoo. The Democrat said on Monday, July 31, that she and her granddaughter, who is now old enough to legally get a tattoo in Connecticut, got inked together. Ms DeLauro said: "For her 18th birthday, my granddaughter wanted to get a tattoo with me. So, we went together. She's off to college in the fall, and this strengthens our bond." The ink, on her upper left arm, is a personal design for Ms DeLauro. The politician decided to get a rose, representing her first name Rosa, with a petal in the centre forming the letter 'D' to represent her last name, and the bottom left of the flower having a stylised version of Italy, in homage to the country her father immigrated from. However, Ms DeLauro is far from the first member of Congress to sport body art. When Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman ran for Congress, his nine tattoos were mentioned. Ms DeLauro, dean of Connecticut's congressional delegation, has represented the state's third Congressional District in the New Haven area since 1991. She now serves as ranking member of the House Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee - which oversees federal investments in education, health and employment. While this is Ms DeLauro's first tattoo, her press assistant Daniel Robillard said it's unlikely to be her last. She said: "I have four more grandkids who still haven't turned 18 yet. So be on the lookout for more new ink!" Ms DeLauro is often spotted sporting colourful style at the Capitol - a workplace that isn't exactly known as the homeplace of flamboyant){kind=link}
Connecticut Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro is known for her bold fashion sense and bright hair, but she has taken it a step further by debuting her brand new tattoo at the Capitol
US Representative for Connecticut Rosa DeLauro has never been afraid of standing out in politics with her colourful clothing and hairstyle, but now, thanks to one of her six grandchildren, the 80-year-old lawmaker has complemented her fashion-forward style with a tattoo.
The Democrat said on Monday, July 31, that she and her granddaughter, who is now old enough to legally get a tattoo in Connecticut, got inked together.
Ms DeLauro said: “For her 18th birthday, my granddaughter wanted to get a tattoo with me. So, we went together. She’s off to college in the fall, and this strengthens our bond.”
The ink, on her upper left arm, is a personal design for Ms DeLauro. The politician decided to get a rose, representing her first name Rosa, with a petal in the centre forming the letter ‘D’ to represent her last name, and the bottom left of the flower having a stylised version of Italy, in homage to the country her father immigrated from.