Sunday, March 08, 2009

Navarro Named One of Maryland's Top 100 Women

Following is a press release from Nancy Navarro's campaign as well as an editor's note.

##FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE##

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Contact: David Moon, Campaign Manager
Email: david@navarroforcouncil.com

NAMED AMONG “MARYLAND’S TOP 100 WOMEN” OF 2009, NAVARRO URGES PASSAGE OF BILL TO PROTECT MARYLAND'S WOMEN

District 4 County Council Candidate Nancy Navarro Calls for Passage of Governor O’Malley’s Common Sense Domestic Violence Legislation

SILVER SPRING, MD – The Daily Record named Montgomery County Council candidate, Nancy Navarro, among the state’s Top 100 Women. Navarro took the opportunity to lament the shrinking number of women in elected office in Montgomery County, in spite of the numerous and growing challenges unique to women. In particular, Navarro voiced her support for legislation proposed by Governor O’Malley that would protect victims of domestic violence.

“I’m humbled to be recognized along with so many accomplished women dedicated to serving our community,” Navarro said. “Our stories reflect how far women have come in the public sphere and professionally. But along with this honor comes responsibility. Right now, our state legislature has a real opportunity to make Maryland a safer place for women and families. Taking guns out of the hands of domestic abusers is common sense and an important protection for victims and their families. That’s why I urge our lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 267.”

Senate Bill 267, currently awaiting a vote in the Maryland legislature, would take away all firearms from persons against whom a judge has issued a protective order. The bill enjoys support from a wide range of leaders and community stakeholders, including the Washington Post editorial board.

The Daily Record has honored “outstanding achievement by women as demonstrated through professional accomplishment, community leadership and mentoring" in 1996. Past honorees include former State Senator Sharon Grosfeld, County Councilmember Valerie Ervin and District 18 Delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez.

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Editor's Note: Other honorees include Congresswoman Donna Edwards, Senator Nancy Jacobs (R-34), Delegates Sheila Hixson (D-20) and Kathleen Dumais (D-15) and Rockville Mayor Susan Hoffmann.