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May 10, 2013 Friday 7:38 AM EST
Secretary Merrill Mourns the Passing of Former Secretary of the State
Julia Tashjian
HARTFORD, Conn.
The Connecticut Secretary of the State issued the following news release:
Secretary of the State Denise Merrill today issued the following
statement regarding the passing of former Secretary of the State Julia
Tashjian, who died suddenly from a heart attack yesterday, May 9,
2013. Tashjian served two terms as Connecticut's 69th Secretary of the
State from 1983-1991.
"Today we mourn the loss of Julia Tashjian, a selfmade woman of the
modern political era in the mold of Ella Grasso and other strong
leaders of the state of Connecticut. Julia Tashjian was a fierce
defender of Democracy, wanting every voter to have a voice. She took
her role very seriously, even serving as president of the National
Association of Secretaries of State.
As the daughter of immigrant parents who were Armenian refugees, Julia
Tashjian was always grateful for the gifts of education, economic
prosperity, and freedom from oppression given to her by our great
state and country. Julia was a trailblazer for women interested in
elective office, but always valued her Armenian traditions and never
forgot her humble roots. A graduate of the Hartford public school
system, Julia truly viewed public service as a way to give back to her
community. Those who knew Julia well also know that she lived life to
the fullest.
Today in the Secretary of the State's office several employees who
remember working with Julia Tashjian in the 1980s are recalling a
woman of kindness and boundless energy, who always treated people with
respect. We will miss her spirit, her dedication, and her smile."
Contact: Av Harris, 860/509-6255, 860/463-5939
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
May 10, 2013 Friday 7:38 AM EST
Secretary Merrill Mourns the Passing of Former Secretary of the State
Julia Tashjian
HARTFORD, Conn.
The Connecticut Secretary of the State issued the following news release:
Secretary of the State Denise Merrill today issued the following
statement regarding the passing of former Secretary of the State Julia
Tashjian, who died suddenly from a heart attack yesterday, May 9,
2013. Tashjian served two terms as Connecticut's 69th Secretary of the
State from 1983-1991.
"Today we mourn the loss of Julia Tashjian, a selfmade woman of the
modern political era in the mold of Ella Grasso and other strong
leaders of the state of Connecticut. Julia Tashjian was a fierce
defender of Democracy, wanting every voter to have a voice. She took
her role very seriously, even serving as president of the National
Association of Secretaries of State.
As the daughter of immigrant parents who were Armenian refugees, Julia
Tashjian was always grateful for the gifts of education, economic
prosperity, and freedom from oppression given to her by our great
state and country. Julia was a trailblazer for women interested in
elective office, but always valued her Armenian traditions and never
forgot her humble roots. A graduate of the Hartford public school
system, Julia truly viewed public service as a way to give back to her
community. Those who knew Julia well also know that she lived life to
the fullest.
Today in the Secretary of the State's office several employees who
remember working with Julia Tashjian in the 1980s are recalling a
woman of kindness and boundless energy, who always treated people with
respect. We will miss her spirit, her dedication, and her smile."
Contact: Av Harris, 860/509-6255, 860/463-5939
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress