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ANCA ENDORSES PETER KOUTOUJIAN IN SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION
http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/07/03/anca-endorses-peter-koutoujian-in-special-congressional-election/
July 3, 2013
WASHINGTON-The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has
announced its endorsement of Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian
for United States Congress. After the Massachusetts Senate special
election on June 25, Rep. Ed Markey's 5th district House seat is now
vacant, which means another special election will be held to fill
the remainder of Markey's term.
koutoujian anca 296x300 ANCA Endorses Peter Koutoujian in Special
Congressional Election Koutoujian with ANCA National Board Member
Stephen Mesrobian, ANCA Eastern Region Board Member Tamar Kanarian
and ANCA Eastern Massachusetts activists Mikael Garabedian and Dikran
Kaligian.
"We stand with Peter Koutoujian as he embarks on his new path
to Congress. His leadership in Massachusetts and in the Armenian
American community has been steadfast and inspiring, and he has the
ANCA's full backing in this election process and beyond," said ANCA
National Board member Stephen Mesrobian of Foxborough, Mass.
Peter Koutoujian is a leader in the Armenian-American community,
especially in Massachusetts' 5th district, which includes the towns
of Belmont, Lexington, Waltham and Watertown, all of which are densely
populated with Armenians.
Koutoujian has almost 25 years of government experience, beginning
his career as a prosecutor in the Middlesex District Attorney's Office.
After four years, he was elected to the Massachusetts legislature
in 1997.
He quickly rose through the ranks in the legislature, serving in
leadership positions for 10 of his 14 years while in the Massachusetts
House of Representatives. During that time, Koutoujian championed
causes important to Armenian-Americans, including providing trade
incentives for countries that recognize past genocides and penalizing
companies that do business with countries known to be committing them.
He was also the lead sponsor of annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration.
One of Koutoujian's greatest achievements while serving in the
Massachusetts Legislature was the creation of the Armenian Heritage
Park (AHP) along the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston. Peter
authored the legislation to establish the park and aggressively
pursued state officials for 10 years seeking its approval. The AHP
opened in May 2012.
In January of 2011, Peter was appointed Sheriff of Middlesex County -
representing 1.5 million residents - and was elected this past November
with 77% of the vote.
In the spring of 2011, Peter's work on behalf of the Armenian community
and devotion to his heritage earned him the prestigious Ellis Island
Medal of Honor. This national award is given to outstanding Americans
who have distinguished themselves through significant contributions
to the United States and embody our patriotic values.
A little more than a year later, Koutoujian received the prestigious
Mkhitar Gosh Medal from Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan in
recognition of his leadership on behalf of the Armenian American
community.
"This special election is a great opportunity to help a longstanding
champion of the causes we share and values we hold dear as a
community. There is no doubt that if Peter Koutoujian is elected to
Congress, he will substantially strengthen our voice on Capitol Hill,"
added Mesrobian.
Koutoujian announced his candidacy officially on July 1st. You can
visit Peter's website at www.koutoujianforcongress.com to watch his
announcement video and learn more about his candidacy.
If you would like to volunteer or donate to the campaign, please
reach out to ANCA Eastern Region Executive Director Michelle Hagopian.
http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/07/03/anca-endorses-peter-koutoujian-in-special-congressional-election/
July 3, 2013
WASHINGTON-The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has
announced its endorsement of Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian
for United States Congress. After the Massachusetts Senate special
election on June 25, Rep. Ed Markey's 5th district House seat is now
vacant, which means another special election will be held to fill
the remainder of Markey's term.
koutoujian anca 296x300 ANCA Endorses Peter Koutoujian in Special
Congressional Election Koutoujian with ANCA National Board Member
Stephen Mesrobian, ANCA Eastern Region Board Member Tamar Kanarian
and ANCA Eastern Massachusetts activists Mikael Garabedian and Dikran
Kaligian.
"We stand with Peter Koutoujian as he embarks on his new path
to Congress. His leadership in Massachusetts and in the Armenian
American community has been steadfast and inspiring, and he has the
ANCA's full backing in this election process and beyond," said ANCA
National Board member Stephen Mesrobian of Foxborough, Mass.
Peter Koutoujian is a leader in the Armenian-American community,
especially in Massachusetts' 5th district, which includes the towns
of Belmont, Lexington, Waltham and Watertown, all of which are densely
populated with Armenians.
Koutoujian has almost 25 years of government experience, beginning
his career as a prosecutor in the Middlesex District Attorney's Office.
After four years, he was elected to the Massachusetts legislature
in 1997.
He quickly rose through the ranks in the legislature, serving in
leadership positions for 10 of his 14 years while in the Massachusetts
House of Representatives. During that time, Koutoujian championed
causes important to Armenian-Americans, including providing trade
incentives for countries that recognize past genocides and penalizing
companies that do business with countries known to be committing them.
He was also the lead sponsor of annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration.
One of Koutoujian's greatest achievements while serving in the
Massachusetts Legislature was the creation of the Armenian Heritage
Park (AHP) along the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston. Peter
authored the legislation to establish the park and aggressively
pursued state officials for 10 years seeking its approval. The AHP
opened in May 2012.
In January of 2011, Peter was appointed Sheriff of Middlesex County -
representing 1.5 million residents - and was elected this past November
with 77% of the vote.
In the spring of 2011, Peter's work on behalf of the Armenian community
and devotion to his heritage earned him the prestigious Ellis Island
Medal of Honor. This national award is given to outstanding Americans
who have distinguished themselves through significant contributions
to the United States and embody our patriotic values.
A little more than a year later, Koutoujian received the prestigious
Mkhitar Gosh Medal from Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan in
recognition of his leadership on behalf of the Armenian American
community.
"This special election is a great opportunity to help a longstanding
champion of the causes we share and values we hold dear as a
community. There is no doubt that if Peter Koutoujian is elected to
Congress, he will substantially strengthen our voice on Capitol Hill,"
added Mesrobian.
Koutoujian announced his candidacy officially on July 1st. You can
visit Peter's website at www.koutoujianforcongress.com to watch his
announcement video and learn more about his candidacy.
If you would like to volunteer or donate to the campaign, please
reach out to ANCA Eastern Region Executive Director Michelle Hagopian.