Chris Holden
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CA Assemblymember, 41st Assembly Foothills District - Altadena, Pasadena, La Canada Flintridge, Sierra Madre,Monrovia, La Verne,San Dimas, Claremont, Upland.
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Azerbaijan has reportedly shelled the homes of innocent civilians in Artsakh and is now attacking Armenia proper. This is an extreme violation of the ceasefire. This an attack on Armenia’s sovereignty and cannot go ignored.
#Peace4Artsakh
#Peace4Armenia
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Next week, my alma mater will be joining me at the Capitol for recognition of their historic season as the first California State University to compete in the Final Four and the national championship game. Congrats team, you make us proud!
@Aztec_MBB
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I appreciate
@Rendon63rd
’s confidence in my ability to chair this important committee. I am honored to be the first African American to Chair Appropriations in 27 years!
#AD41
I've made the following changes to Assembly Committees:
✔️
@ChrisHoldenNews
will replace
@LorenaAD80
as Appropriations Chair
✔️
@AsmEGarciaAD56
replaces
@ChrisHoldenNews
as Chair of Utilities & Energy
✔️
@BauerKahan
replaces
@AsmEGarciaAD56
as Chair of Water, Parks & Wildlife
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I am proud to join my colleagues in the Armenian Caucus to urge President Joe Biden to make every effort to open the
#lachincorridor
& end the over month-long blockade of
#Artsakh
120,000+ people of Artsakh remain without food, water, medicine & fuel in freezing temperatures.
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Check out my new bill that protects college athletes! The NCAA makes billions in profits while college athletes are forced to pursue higher education without the same rights and financial freedoms as other students on campus.
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I am honored to be the first African American to Chair Appropriations in 27 years!
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Well here it is, my last year as an Assemblyman. My staff and I have got the routine down. I couldn't be more grateful for the people I work with and the incredible job that they do! Cheers to my last year as an Assemblyman and a future that's looking quite...SUPER!
#KeepHoldenOn
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Proud to introduce ACR 105 today that establishes a sister state relationship between California and the Armenian Province of Syunik!
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I presided over
#AppropriationsCommittee
today for my 1st Suspense Hearing as Chair. It was an honor to witness the dedication and passion of my colleagues on issues that affect the lives of Californians throughout our state.
#houseoforigindeadline
#AD41
#CALeg
#legislation
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Today I voted for
#SB100
because I believe committing to a 100% carbon free grid is a critical part of our clean energy future, and I am excited to further California’s leadership role to combat climate change!
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#AB2632
🚨 Segregated confinement, The California Mandela Act heads to the Governor's Desk.
#SafetyNotSolitary
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Assembly Joint Resolution 1 - Republic of Artsakh passed out of its first policy committee today. Thank you Khatchig Tazian and Antranig Jarchafijan for sharing a personal testimony impacted by the blockade.
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#DisabilityPrideMonth
began as a day of celebration in 1990, the year that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. Below you will find a list of resources from
@DisabilityCA
in 11 languages. Visit here:
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It’s an honor to celebrate my birthday today along with
#RachelRobinson
for her 100th birthday. As many know that her husband, Jackie Robinson lived in Pasadena and was once a resident of
#AD41
Happy Birthday Mrs. Robinson
#AllStarGame
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Great news! My legislation, AB 26 that establishes clear guidelines for police responsibility and accountability when witnessing excessive force by another officer was signed into law!
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Excited about my new bill that would extend the Metro Gold Line to Ontario Airport! Light rail helps reduce our carbon footprint and improve air quality...and wouldn't you rather take light rail to the airport than drive in traffic?
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Today is
#MandelaDay
. Right now, people are suffering and dying in solitary confinement inside jails, prisons, and immigrant detention centers in California. Often, these people are young, disabled, pregnant, elderly, or in crisis.
#safetynotsolitary
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As I get ready to recognize my alma mater next week, I thought I could share some of what my experience playing for the
@Aztec_MBB
has meant to my life.
#KeepHoldenOn
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Congratulations Council President Krekorian. Thank you for demonstrating fairness and justice in times of uncertainty and despair. I hope that you see me as an ally in Armenian American issues, and finding solutions that work for Californians at large.
Councilmember Krekorian’s statement on his election as Council President.
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I thank Speaker
@RendonAD62
for re-appointing me as Chair of the Appropriations Committee and I appreciate the speaker’s confidence in me, to continue in this important role. I look forward to working with my colleagues to find equitable solutions that serve all Californians.
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In my hometown of Pasadena, it’s
#cheeseburgerweek
. Did you know that the cheeseburger was invented in Pasadena?
#Pasadenacheeseburger
#burgers
#AD41
#communitynews
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Melanie and I at The Tournament of Roses Gala w/Parade Grand Marshall
@GabbyGiffords
and her husband
@SenMarkKelly
. Profiles in courage!
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Thank you Governor
@GavinNewsom
for signing my legislation AB 948 that would help stop discrimination in the real estate appraisal process!
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Happy 100th Birthday to my Uncle Doug! Joining my Uncle is my dad Nate Holden. Both men are veterans of WWII. Their combined age: 190 years. What a blessed day!!!
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Proud to be joined by a coalition of advocates: solitary survivors and organizations that believe in the spirit and the impact of
#TheCAMandelaAct
#AB2632
#SafetyNotSolitary
#BerkeleyUSI
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Dual enrollment helps close the achievement gap and reduces time and money spent for college! Share your dual enrollment story or take action for
#DualEnrollmentWeek
at
@EdTrustWest
and
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Congratulations to our 2022 Small business of the year, Vrej Pastry. From Lebanon to Pasadena, the Lebanese and Armenian sweets have a place in my heart. Vrej (Frank) and Armig embody the small business American dream.
#SupportSmallBusiness
#smallbusiness
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The
#CAMandelaAct
is written to ensure that no one is kept in prolonged solitary confinement. We believe that everyone in California deserves human rights, including those in jails, prisons and immigration detention facilities
#AB2632
#safetynotsolitary
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💡Breaking News: CA is working to accelerate progress on its clean energy goals, spur offshore wind
development, and scale energy infrastructure and transmission to meet our energy needs. Visit link:
#ACR188
@AEEnet
@USCleanPower
@NRDC
@envirovoters
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AB 979, legislation to require diversity on corporate boards in California just signed into law! This is a big step forward for racial equity. Thank you
@GavinNewsom
@AsmGarcia
@DavidChiu
@AsmReyes47
and
@SenBenHueso
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Today, in celebration of Women's History Month at the State Capitol I had the honor to recognize our district's
#WomanOfTheYear
, Tournament of Roses President Laura Farber!
@FarberLaura
@RoseParade
@CaWomensCaucus
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TODAY🚨: Fast Food workers kicked off 24 hours of action rally in support of
#AB257
@AsmMiaBonta
@seiucalifornia
@Fightfor15LA
#fairwages
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Today I announced my legislation, AB 287, that would stop the 710 Freeway Tunnel!
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Proud to join the
#keepthepromise
rally asking Governor
@GavinNewsom
to support our efforts to keep services open to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This year we are simply asking for a 8% down payment to keep the doors open for our service providers.
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I consider myself blessed to have been in the presence of Nelson Mandela. Recently freed from solitary confinement and elected President of South Africa, his visit to Los Angeles in the early 90’s reminds me today of the power of the human spirit.
#MandelaDay2023
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Today we heard Governor Newsom's vision for California during his State of the State Address. He understands the historic greatness of our state and I'm ready to work with him to tackle the big issues from early education and affordable housing to climate change and our economy.
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PASSED! Thank you to my colleagues in the legislature and advocates throughout the state for supporting AB 979. We are showing that WE CAN bring solutions to create equity in society. Now we wait for the Governor's signature!
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The legislature passed the final budget agreement, increasing funding to ease homelessness, lift families out of poverty, and keep college affordable. I'm pleased to see new funding for the developmental disability community, something I have been fighting for since last year.
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Proud to introduce ACR 6, recognizing February 2017 as Black History Month!
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistory
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It's always a pleasure hearing from the next generation of public servants. Your insight and advocacy matter today and beyond.
#internship
#communityadvocacy
#publicservice
#AD41
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COVID-19 has revealed the deep inequality in our state, and it's critical that our approach to fighting it both reverses the mistakes of the past, and paves the way towards a stronger future. That’s why I’m a proud supporter and coauthor to
#ACA5
#OpportunityforAll
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We are excited to officially welcome Jane Park to our team! Jane is a
@CCSTFellows
and holds a PhD in Integrative Genetics and Genomics from
@ucdavis
. Welcome!
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Capacity crowd at today's CA Legislative Black Caucus MLK Leadership Breakfast!
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Today we confirmed
@DrShirleyWeber
as California's Secretary of State! Congratulations Dr. Weber, my friend, on your amazing accomplishment!
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🚨 AB 257, which would create a Fast Food Sector Council has PASSED✅ the California State Assembly. I commend my co-authors for sharing their experiences to help get this bill to the finish line!
#california
#Assembly
#fastfood
#fastrecovery
#Ab257
#CaLeg
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So grateful to have Jane working with our Committee on Utilities and Energy as a
@CCSTfellows
! Her scientific background is fascinating and an asset to our work.
NEW: In grad school, Jane Park, PhD, researched the environmental effects of oil spills on fish populations, now she's analyzing energy and utilities policy.
Read about her
#science
to
#scipol
journey as a 2021
@CCSTFellows
:
#scicomm
#STEM
#scipolcomm
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Thank you all for your support on AB100 to keep lead out of our drinking water! Good win today, and now we keep pushing till this bill becomes law.
Thank you
@ChrisHoldenNews
@akuo24
@SasakiNews
@LittleEWG
@cleanh2oaction
for joining us today to support legislation for lead-free faucets in California
#AB100
#GetTheLeadOut
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Melanie and I got our vaccine today! A good shot on good Friday. LET’S BEAT COVID TOGETHER!
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It was an electric evening at the first performance of Head Over Heels
@PasPlayhouse
tonight! Proud to have secured $1.6 million from the State Budget to help the return indoors.
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Today, I assumed authorship of AB-257 Food Facilities and Employment. California’s fast food industry employs over 557,000 Californians.
#fastfood
#CALeg
#AD41
#inclusion
#fastfoodCA
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Today, the Assembly floor was full of pride, respect, and support as we listened to my colleague
@AsmMuratsuchi
present HR 12, to declare February 19th as a Day of Remembrance. I proudly stand in solidarity with the Japanese American community and Asian communities.
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Great news! My bill that eliminates the 710 freeway tunnel, AB 29, just got signed into law! This victory represents a critical shift in how we envision our transportation future, and it wouldn't have been possible without the decades of activism from the community.
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Today, faith leaders & community came together with
@PasadenaGov
@RoseParade
to usher in a new year with prayer and unity. Despite our trials and tribulations, the dawn of a New Year remains.
#BetterTogether
#NewYear2022
#clergycommunitycoalition
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Today on World Water Day, I stand with Gov. Brown, legislators in both parties and over 100 health, environmental, labor, business, ag, and faith communities, in support of creating the Safe & Affordable Drinking Water Fund
#WWDinCA
#NoToxicTaps
#caleg
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Yesterday, I was honored to join my colleague
@AsmJamesRamos
on a Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) and express my solidarity with Tribes to combat this crisis in California.
#MMIP
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Today is the National Day of Racial Healing, a day that reminds us that it takes work to heal. At the heart of racial equity and healing is our communities. It was an honor to be with the Pasadena MLK Community Coalition celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Today, we took an oath to be committed to the people of California. I am committed, ready, and I do not take this honor lightly.
#AD41
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Starting tomorrow, July 16, 2022, the new
#988Hotline
, akin to 9-1-1 but for
#mentalhealth
issues instead of medical emergencies, is expected to launch nationwide. You can easily access 24/7 emotional support.
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Excited to have Lina Iboa share
#herstory
#studentvoice
in Higher Ed. Committee. Tune in here at 1:30pm.
#dualenrollment
#collegetocareerpathways
@clporg
#AB2617
#StudentVoice
Lina Iboa
#CentralValley
#DualEnrollment
student will testify before the Asm Higher Education Committee as a guest of
@ChrisHoldenNews
Tune in here:
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Today marks the 106th Anniversary of the
#ArmenianGenocide
where over 1.5 million Armenians were killed in an attempt to wipe out an entire nation from their homeland. On this solemn day we remember those who perished, and we continue our march towards justice.
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I am deeply saddened by the news of lives lost due to the violent rampage of the
#BuffaloShooter
This was an attack on black lives and our democracy. I commend the courage of Aaron Salter, retired
#BuffaloPD
& security officer. May he rest in peace.
For many residents, the shooting at the Tops supermarket in Buffalo prompted fury at what they see as the hypocrisy of a world that turns its eyes to their neighborhood only when the racism they’ve witnessed for years has become violent.
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Merry Christmas from The Holden Family!🎄✨⛄️🎁
#Feliznavidad
#happyholidays
#AD41
#merrychristmas
#christmaswishes
#SafeHolidays
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Presented local budget victories for
@PasadenaGov
yesterday evening at the Pasadena City Council meeting. Congratulations to
@pasadenalibrary
($3 million) and
@RoseBowlStadium
($5 million).
#AD41
#localvictories
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So, now President Trump declares war on
@UCBerkeley
students? Really??? The fight is on to protect our students!
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Throughout my life, mentors have shown me how to be a
#betterman
. Thank you Mal Johnson for inviting me to be a part of the 2022 Better Man Conference.
#mentorship
#LeadershipMatters
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I am deeply honored Speaker Atkins appointed me Majority Leader of the California State Assembly. I appreciate...
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We did it! Over 200 turkeys were provided to the community thanks to our partners
@CityofClaremont
@UFCW1428
@HopePartners
#Thanksgiving2022
#Turkeydrive
#holidaymeals
#AD41
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My police reform legislation, AB 26, passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee today! This bill establishes clear guidelines for police responsibility when witnessing excessive force by another member of law enforcement
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Sharing my valentine with you♥️ “We choose love. Our love for our children. Our commitment to leaving them a better world. Our love for our country ... our love for our fellow citizens...that’s what we choose.”
@MichelleObama
#loveeveryday
#chooselove
#loveislove
#KindnessMatters
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It’s a good day when you get to shake hands with the Dalai Lama!
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Pasadena Playhouse has poured into our community. That's why I cannot think of a better recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award. I'm humbled to have fought for the survival of this gem. Bravo!
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It was an honor to join my colleagues today in remembrance of the lives lost but not forgotten in the Armenian Genocide. Together, we renew our commitment to fight hatred and injustice in California and everywhere.
#armeniangenocide
#assyrian
#greek
#fightinjustice
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After a traumatizing year, many healthcare &
#EssentialWorkers
are burnt out, but California can’t afford to lose this talented workforce! It's time to include a
#PandemicRecognitionBonus
for essential workers in the
#CABudget
.
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My bill AB 100 -- that bans California's manufacture and sale of water faucets that leach excess lead -- was signed into law today!
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#Halloween2022
from the Holdens. Can you guess what we are?
In the meantime, Halloween Safety Tips can be found via the link:
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Congratulations to my colleague
@AsmMiaBonta
grateful for your leadership and for leading by example.
#WearRedDay
#CapitolGoesRed
#HeartMonth
Congratulations to
@AsmMiaBonta
- the first Black Latina to preside over an Assembly floor session.
Grateful for your leadership today.
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It was an honor to recognize Vin Scully at Dodger Stadium today for his amazing 67 years with the
@Dodgers
!
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It is with deep shock and sadness that I write to you this Sunday morning. We once again mourn the lives lost to senseless gun violence. I support
@SacPD
& local leaders in their search for answers for both families and survivors.
#Sacramento
BREAKING: Police say six people are dead and at least nine others injured after a shooting in downtown Sacramento. Police provided few details about the shooting but said in a tweet that a “large police presence will remain and the scene remains active.”
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At the National Championship game to support my alma mater
@Aztec_MBB
Melanie and I had the opportunity to wish Aztec point guard
@dtrammell__
good luck! I believe this team is going to do something special tonight !!!
#TheTimeIsNow
#NationalChampionship
@SDSU
#GoAztecs
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Thanks to everyone who donated to our annual shoe drive with Shoes That Fit! Looks like we may have collected the most we ever have.
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Yesterday was an energizing first day at the California Legislative Black Caucus Annual African American Leaders for Tomorrow (AALT) program hosted at Cal-State Dominguez Hills. It was my pleasure to give the invocation and to be joined with
#CLBC
colleagues
#leadership
#CAleg
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Great news! Seven of my bills passed the Senate Appropriations Committee today including my social justice priority bills. ...
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Nurses have sacrificed so much for our community and deserve a safe work environment. I stand in solidarity with
@SEIU121RN
nurses as they prepare to strike on August 18th at Garfield Medical Center.
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I represent a large diaspora of Armenians, my heart pains for their families and loved ones in the homeland. There is no political debate over this -- Armenia, a democracy was indeed attacked. Not just anywhere but Armenia proper.
#Peace4Armenia
This was an attack on civilians in the sovereign republic of Armenia.
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Thank you Jane Park for your contributions to the Utility and Energy Committee! And congratulations to all the fellows in this year's class for your recognition on the Assembly Floor!
4️⃣ PhD scientists.
1️⃣ year of public service.
🙏A moment of gratitude and recognition.
Congratulations to the CCST S&T Policy Fellows placed in the California State Assembly for their well-deserved recognition today.
#publicservice
#strongerwithscience
#scipol
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