In a very successful kickoff event State Senator Chuck Poochigian launched
the Orange County portion of his campaign for Attorney General in the State
of California. The event was hosted by Anaheim Mayor Kurt Pringle, along
with Garbis and Zov Karamardian at Orange County landmark restaurant
Zov's Bistro. A number of dignitaries were present to help garner support
for Chuck Poochigian, as were a number of members of the Orange County
ANC. Also present were members of the Montebello ANC and a
representative from the ANC Western Region Board. Discussions were held
between members of the Orange County ANC and State Senator
Poochigian, State Senator and Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman,
and Anaheim Mayor Kurt Pringle regarding issues of importance to the
Armenian Community and ways in which the Orange County and other
chapters of the ANC would be able to help in this campaign. The event was
also sponsored by long time Orange County ANC members Garbis and Zov
Karamardian and Dr. Garo and Silvie Tertzakian.
Downey Council member Kirk Cartozian was the emcee for the evening and
introduced a number of elected officials from through out the Southern
California area. Anaheim Mayor Kurt Pringle introduced Senator Poochigian
to the many supporters who had gathered for the event, commenting
repeatedly about the strength of Senator Poochigian's character, his
dedication and his commitment.
In his remarks, Senator Poochigian stressed the importance of someone in
the state's second most powerful position being a person who understands
the importance of victim's rights and pledged to act as a champion of victims
of violent and non-violent crimes.
Senator Poochigian went on to say that the State of California's 'Top Cop'
needs to be someone of conviction with the support and backing of the law
enforcement community. A number County Sheriffs have already shown
their belief that Senator Poochigian is the right man for the job by endorsing
him.
The program was closed by the singing of "America the Beautiful" by Jill
Simonian who recently gained some recognition as a top contender to work
with the KTLA morning news.
