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REP. ADAM SCHIFF HONORS 2015 WOMEN OF THE YEAR
Congressional Documents and Publications
March 23, 2015
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DOCUMENTS
Los Angeles, CA- On Friday, March 20, at a luncheon in Echo Park, Rep.
Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) honored a group of inspiring women from
communities in the 28th Congressional District -West Hollywood,
Burbank, Pasadena, Silver Lake, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Los Feliz,
Sunland Tujunga (no hyphen), Glendale, Atwater Village, La Canada
Flintridge and La Crescenta. This recognition is made each year during
Women's History Month.
"It was wonderful to meet with this group of remarkable women, and to
recognize their outstanding work in our community," said Rep. Schiff.
"These women demonstrate the truth of the maxim that if you need
something done, ask a busy person. Each has worked tirelessly to
support a myriad of charitable, business and community causes, and
made an indelible mark on our region. It was an honor to recognize
them and to show our appreciation for their extraordinary service."
Below is a full list of honorees from this year:
Lynn White-Shelby (Burbank), Kellye Nakahara Wallett (Pasadena), Renae
Plant (Los Feliz), Tracy A. Stone (Elysian Valley), Jean Maluccio
(La Crescenta), Seda Khojayan (Glendale), Ann Neilson (La Canada
Flintridge), Lynda Rescia (Silver Lake), Cheryl Ortega (Echo Park),
Nadia Sutton (West Hollywood), Sandra Caravella (Atwater Village),
and Susan B. Stewart (Sunland).
These honorees come from all backgrounds and professions and represent
the thousands of women who make a positive impact in our communities.
While there are no specific criteria for nomination, Rep. Schiff looks
for women to recognize who -- through their work or volunteerism --
have improved the quality of life for our community.
Rep. Schiff entered a special tribute to each woman into the
Congressional Record, which is also below, and presented these tributes
to each woman. A photo from the event can be seen here.
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A Tribute to Seda Khojayan - 28th Congressional District Woman of
the Year
Monday, March 16, 2015
I rise today in honor of Women's History Month. Each year, we pay
special tribute to the contributions and sacrifices made by our
nation's women. It is an honor to pay homage to outstanding women who
are making a difference in my Congressional District. I would like
to recognize a remarkable woman, Seda Khojayan of Glendale, California.
Seda Khojayan immigrated to the United States from Iraq in 1976.
Currently, she is a member of the Soroptimist International of
Glendale, serves as a Commissioner on the City of Glendale Commission
on the Status of Women, and on the Board of Directors of the YWCA of
Glendale. Mrs. Khojayan has been a dedicated member of the Armenian
Relief Society of Western U.S.A., Inc. (ARS) for over three decades,
serving on its Regional Executive Board for two terms and in the
capacities of Chair, Treasurer and Advisor for the ARS Sepan Chapter
in Glendale.
Seda uses her professional experience as a Programmer/Data Security
Analyst for a major car manufacturer and education in Economics and
Public Administration, to help plan and implement fundraising efforts,
including grant writing, to help Armenian organizations such as the
ARS secure funding for various philanthropic, educational and social
projects for low income families and for the needy. She also served
as a fundraising committee member of Homenetmen Glendale "Ararat"
Chapter, Homenetmen Navasartian Games and Festival, Armenian Cultural
Foundation (ACF), and for the City of Glendale, including the Unity
Fest, Man's Inhumanity to Man, and Relay For Life.
Throughout the years, Seda has received numerous awards, including
the City of Glendale Commission on the Status of Women's Jewels of
Glendale Women of Courage Award in 2008, the ACF's Community Service
Award in 2013, and the Armenian American Chamber of Commerce's Woman
in Community Service Award in 2014. Mrs. Khojayan and her husband,
Shirak, have two sons, Shaun, a federal criminal defense attorney,
and Dikran, an industrial engineer, and one granddaughter, Lillian.
I ask all Members to join me in honoring an exceptional woman of
California's 28th Congressional District, Seda Khojayan.
From: Baghdasarian
Congressional Documents and Publications
March 23, 2015
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DOCUMENTS
Los Angeles, CA- On Friday, March 20, at a luncheon in Echo Park, Rep.
Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) honored a group of inspiring women from
communities in the 28th Congressional District -West Hollywood,
Burbank, Pasadena, Silver Lake, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Los Feliz,
Sunland Tujunga (no hyphen), Glendale, Atwater Village, La Canada
Flintridge and La Crescenta. This recognition is made each year during
Women's History Month.
"It was wonderful to meet with this group of remarkable women, and to
recognize their outstanding work in our community," said Rep. Schiff.
"These women demonstrate the truth of the maxim that if you need
something done, ask a busy person. Each has worked tirelessly to
support a myriad of charitable, business and community causes, and
made an indelible mark on our region. It was an honor to recognize
them and to show our appreciation for their extraordinary service."
Below is a full list of honorees from this year:
Lynn White-Shelby (Burbank), Kellye Nakahara Wallett (Pasadena), Renae
Plant (Los Feliz), Tracy A. Stone (Elysian Valley), Jean Maluccio
(La Crescenta), Seda Khojayan (Glendale), Ann Neilson (La Canada
Flintridge), Lynda Rescia (Silver Lake), Cheryl Ortega (Echo Park),
Nadia Sutton (West Hollywood), Sandra Caravella (Atwater Village),
and Susan B. Stewart (Sunland).
These honorees come from all backgrounds and professions and represent
the thousands of women who make a positive impact in our communities.
While there are no specific criteria for nomination, Rep. Schiff looks
for women to recognize who -- through their work or volunteerism --
have improved the quality of life for our community.
Rep. Schiff entered a special tribute to each woman into the
Congressional Record, which is also below, and presented these tributes
to each woman. A photo from the event can be seen here.
[parts omitted]
A Tribute to Seda Khojayan - 28th Congressional District Woman of
the Year
Monday, March 16, 2015
I rise today in honor of Women's History Month. Each year, we pay
special tribute to the contributions and sacrifices made by our
nation's women. It is an honor to pay homage to outstanding women who
are making a difference in my Congressional District. I would like
to recognize a remarkable woman, Seda Khojayan of Glendale, California.
Seda Khojayan immigrated to the United States from Iraq in 1976.
Currently, she is a member of the Soroptimist International of
Glendale, serves as a Commissioner on the City of Glendale Commission
on the Status of Women, and on the Board of Directors of the YWCA of
Glendale. Mrs. Khojayan has been a dedicated member of the Armenian
Relief Society of Western U.S.A., Inc. (ARS) for over three decades,
serving on its Regional Executive Board for two terms and in the
capacities of Chair, Treasurer and Advisor for the ARS Sepan Chapter
in Glendale.
Seda uses her professional experience as a Programmer/Data Security
Analyst for a major car manufacturer and education in Economics and
Public Administration, to help plan and implement fundraising efforts,
including grant writing, to help Armenian organizations such as the
ARS secure funding for various philanthropic, educational and social
projects for low income families and for the needy. She also served
as a fundraising committee member of Homenetmen Glendale "Ararat"
Chapter, Homenetmen Navasartian Games and Festival, Armenian Cultural
Foundation (ACF), and for the City of Glendale, including the Unity
Fest, Man's Inhumanity to Man, and Relay For Life.
Throughout the years, Seda has received numerous awards, including
the City of Glendale Commission on the Status of Women's Jewels of
Glendale Women of Courage Award in 2008, the ACF's Community Service
Award in 2013, and the Armenian American Chamber of Commerce's Woman
in Community Service Award in 2014. Mrs. Khojayan and her husband,
Shirak, have two sons, Shaun, a federal criminal defense attorney,
and Dikran, an industrial engineer, and one granddaughter, Lillian.
I ask all Members to join me in honoring an exceptional woman of
California's 28th Congressional District, Seda Khojayan.
From: Baghdasarian