June 15, 2016
People often ask me, “What do you do when the Senate is out of session?” I thought I would take a moment to show you some of the things that have kept me busy in Rockville and Gaithersburg.
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Reading to students at Summit Hall Elementary School.
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I like talking to kids about government and civics.
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Thanks to the generosity of all who gave, I raised over $2,000 for Multiple Sclerosis research!
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Former District 17 Senator, Frank Shore, at Walk MS.
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My Senatorial Scholarship Committee conducted interviews with applicants from District 17. We were all impressed with their drive and commitment to their education as well as giving back to our community!
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I moderated a dynamic conversation on “Trailblazing Women” with authors Marlene Trestman of Fair Labor Lawyer, and John Norris of Mary McGrory, at the Gaithersburg Book Festival. The authors and I are featured here with Mayor Jud Ashman. See the full video from C-SPAN. [Photo by Clark Day.]
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Very honored to receive Montgomery County Student Government Association’s
“Legislator of the Year” award.
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Continuing my Folk ‘N Great Music House Concert series in Rockville. For 14 years, I have hosted national touring acoustic singer/songwriters here.
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The Governor signed my “Language Access” bill that requires all State department and agency websites to be multilingual.
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Unveiling the statue of former Gaithersburg Mayor Ed Bohrer with former Mayor and current Councilmember Sidney Katz.
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So pleased that my colleague, Sen. Jamie Raskin won the Democratic nomination and will succeed Chris Van Hollen in Congress.
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Moderating a panel on nonprofit fundraising for the Nonprofit Village’s Master Series.
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I met actor Sam Waterston when I launched my first campaign in 1994. Delighted to see him again and thank him for his warm encouragement as he keynoted the
Jewish Council for the Aging’s gala.
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Cheered on the 2nd &3rd graders from Stedwick Elementary School as they performed an original opera at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage.
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Earned a Marine cap after taking their challenge at “Celebrate Gaithersburg Day.”
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As a longtime admirer and supporter of Hillary Clinton’s, I’m thrilled that she will be the Democratic nominee!
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Thank you for taking the time to check out the various places I’ve been since the Senate adjourned. I hope to cross paths with you in the community soon!
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Best,
Cheryl
Cheryl C. Kagan
State Senator, District 17
Rockville & Gaithersburg
301/858-3134
PS. Ever wanted to have dinner with a complete stranger? I had the privilege of participating in “Dining with Strangers.” Check out the full article.
PPS: One last thing: I’m thrilled that singer/songwriter Tret Fure will perform at my campaign fundraiser on Sunday, July 31st in Rockville! I’ll send more information soon, but I hope you’ll mark your calendar now…
(301) 858-3134
Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us