Michelle Lujan Grisham Endorsed by Pueblo of Acoma

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Congressional candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that she was endorsed by the Pueblo of Acoma.

The Acoma Tribal Council voted unanimously to throw its official support behind Lujan Grisham, who has the most momentum in the Democratic primary as voters head to the polls.

"We appreciate your familiarity with our community needs in quality health care for our young and our elderly, educational funding such as Impact Aid, and creating jobs through economic development on Indian reservations," Acoma Governor Randall Vicente wrote in his endorsement letter. "We honor your dedication to public service and believe you to be a champion and a voice for our people and our way of life.

"We believe in your leadership, experience and your respect for our Pueblo. Therefore, we are proud to endorse your candidacy for United States Congress in 2012," Governor Vicente stated.

Michelle Lujan Grisham has a long and proud record of achievement as a result of her relationships and her respect for the traditions and needs of New Mexico's pueblos and tribes.

Michelle was appointed by three New Mexico governors to serve as Director and Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Aging and Long-Term Services. She also served as the Secretary of the Department of Health. During her productive tenure, Michelle ensured that tribes and pueblos were a priority for state government, directing state and federal resources toward the unique needs of Indian country, while respecting the sovereign Indian nations.

"I am honored to have the support from the Pueblo of Acoma, and I look forward to representing Acoma's interests and all our native communities," Lujan Grisham said. "All tribes and pueblos were a priority for me in state government where I directed state and federal resources to the unique needs of Indian Country. I will do the same when I go to Washington, while always respecting the sovereign Indian nations."

Michelle Lujan Grisham continues to attract the support of prominent organizations and individuals who are embracing her vision, including the Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters, New Mexico Professional Firefighters Association, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 423, EMILY's List, former Lt. Governor Diane Denish, WAND (Women's Action for New Directions), PODER PAC, National Women's Political Caucus, Women's Campaign Fund, OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union), the New Mexico Pharmacists Association, and received financial support from the National Emergency Medicine PAC and the National Community Pharmacists Association PAC, which represents more than 23,000 independent community pharmacies. Michelle has also received financial support from the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons PAC and the American Dental PAC.

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