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ADL ENDORSES PETER KOUTOUJIAN FOR CONGRESS
ADL, MASS., NATIONAL NEWS | AUGUST 15, 2013 1:12 PM
The Armenian Democratic Liberal Party is announcing its endorsement
of Peter Koutoujian in his bid to become the newest member of the
Massachusetts delegation to the US House of Representatives. He
seeks the 5th Middlesex District seat vacated by Edward Markey, who
has now become a US senator, replacing John Kerry, who in turn has
become Secretary of State.
Koutoujian is currently the sheriff of Middlesex County, the latest in
the string of public positions he has held, to great acclaim, including
prosecutor at the Middlesex Country District Attorney's office.
He was formerly a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives,
where he represented his constituents in parts of Waltham and Newton
honorably. He has worked for the rights of victims of domestic
violence, greater access to healthcare and women's rights.
Koutoujian, a Democrat, was a catalyst for the creation of the Armenian
Heritage Park in Boston, located near some of the city's main tourist
attractions. It has become a landmark not only noted for its beauty,
but for the public-private collaboration that helped create it.
As sheriff, he has taken an office that was once known for cronyism
and corruption, and brought trust and dignity back to it. In fact,
he was handpicked by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to take the
helm, after the resignation of the former sheriff. He has brought
his compassionate approach to the prisoners he oversees, among other
things, converting an unused room in the county jail to a chapel
where the inmates can pray or meditate.
Within the Armenian community, he has been a member of the Knights of
Vartan for many years and is a regular presence in Armenian cultural
and social programs. He stands out - often literally because of his
height - at many Armenian programs around the state, including the
annual commemoration of the Armenian Genocide at the Massachusetts
State House in April.
He faces stiff opposition for the October 15 primary, ahead of the
December 10 special election and needs the support of all Armenians.
For all these reasons, we wholeheartedly endorse his candidacy. He
is the right choice for Armenian-Americans and he is the right choice
for Massachusetts.
- ADL District Committee of the US and Canada
- See more at:
http://www.mirrorspectator.com/2013/08/15/adl-endorses-peter-koutoujian-for-congress/#sthash.oxvBsStu.dpuf
ADL, MASS., NATIONAL NEWS | AUGUST 15, 2013 1:12 PM
The Armenian Democratic Liberal Party is announcing its endorsement
of Peter Koutoujian in his bid to become the newest member of the
Massachusetts delegation to the US House of Representatives. He
seeks the 5th Middlesex District seat vacated by Edward Markey, who
has now become a US senator, replacing John Kerry, who in turn has
become Secretary of State.
Koutoujian is currently the sheriff of Middlesex County, the latest in
the string of public positions he has held, to great acclaim, including
prosecutor at the Middlesex Country District Attorney's office.
He was formerly a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives,
where he represented his constituents in parts of Waltham and Newton
honorably. He has worked for the rights of victims of domestic
violence, greater access to healthcare and women's rights.
Koutoujian, a Democrat, was a catalyst for the creation of the Armenian
Heritage Park in Boston, located near some of the city's main tourist
attractions. It has become a landmark not only noted for its beauty,
but for the public-private collaboration that helped create it.
As sheriff, he has taken an office that was once known for cronyism
and corruption, and brought trust and dignity back to it. In fact,
he was handpicked by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to take the
helm, after the resignation of the former sheriff. He has brought
his compassionate approach to the prisoners he oversees, among other
things, converting an unused room in the county jail to a chapel
where the inmates can pray or meditate.
Within the Armenian community, he has been a member of the Knights of
Vartan for many years and is a regular presence in Armenian cultural
and social programs. He stands out - often literally because of his
height - at many Armenian programs around the state, including the
annual commemoration of the Armenian Genocide at the Massachusetts
State House in April.
He faces stiff opposition for the October 15 primary, ahead of the
December 10 special election and needs the support of all Armenians.
For all these reasons, we wholeheartedly endorse his candidacy. He
is the right choice for Armenian-Americans and he is the right choice
for Massachusetts.
- ADL District Committee of the US and Canada
- See more at:
http://www.mirrorspectator.com/2013/08/15/adl-endorses-peter-koutoujian-for-congress/#sthash.oxvBsStu.dpuf