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Meriden Record-Journal, CT
May 10 2013
Conn. Democrats mourn death of Tashjian
Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013 1:38 pm | Updated: 5:05 pm, Fri May 10, 2013.
Associated Press
Top Connecticut Democrats are mourning the death of former Secretary
of the State Julia Tashjian (TASH'-ee-yan).
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy credited Tashjian with making "great strides to
modernize the office." He said he'll remember her cheerful demeanor
and pride in her Armenian American heritage. Tashjian was the daughter
of Armenian refugees.
Secretary of the State Denise Merrill confirmed Friday that Tashjian
died suddenly on Thursday from a heart attack. She was 75 years old.
A resident of Windsor, Tashjian served two terms as Secretary of the
State, from 1983 to 1991.
Merrill called Tashjian "a self-made woman of the modern political
era," in the mold of former Gov. Ella Grasso and "a fierce defender of
democracy."
Tashjian had previously served as president of the National
Association of Secretaries of State.
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/ap_state_news/article_06f3621a-b8ac-5bf8-9526-d4a49f1e6e65.html
May 10 2013
Conn. Democrats mourn death of Tashjian
Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013 1:38 pm | Updated: 5:05 pm, Fri May 10, 2013.
Associated Press
Top Connecticut Democrats are mourning the death of former Secretary
of the State Julia Tashjian (TASH'-ee-yan).
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy credited Tashjian with making "great strides to
modernize the office." He said he'll remember her cheerful demeanor
and pride in her Armenian American heritage. Tashjian was the daughter
of Armenian refugees.
Secretary of the State Denise Merrill confirmed Friday that Tashjian
died suddenly on Thursday from a heart attack. She was 75 years old.
A resident of Windsor, Tashjian served two terms as Secretary of the
State, from 1983 to 1991.
Merrill called Tashjian "a self-made woman of the modern political
era," in the mold of former Gov. Ella Grasso and "a fierce defender of
democracy."
Tashjian had previously served as president of the National
Association of Secretaries of State.
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/ap_state_news/article_06f3621a-b8ac-5bf8-9526-d4a49f1e6e65.html