NOVA HINDOYAN NAMED A "WOMAN OF THE YEAR" IN THE 29TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) News Release
Congressional Documents and Publications
March 30, 2010
SECTION: U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DOCUMENTS
Washington, D.C. – On Saturday at a reception in Pasadena,
Representative Adam Schiff honored Nova Hindoyan for her commitment
and service to Pasadena by naming her a "Woman of the Year."
"Nova has been a tremendous contributor to the community here in
Pasadena," Schiff said. "Her passion for music and commitment to
serve her fellow immigrants is indicative of her great talent and
generous nature."
Nova came to the United States in 1975 from Damascus, Syria to attend
her brother’s wedding. While here, she met Garabet Hindoyan, then
a student and now the co-owner of Burger Continental Restaurant in
Pasadena. They fell in love and married within the same year. They
are blessed with a son and two daughters.
Nova has been a long-time dedicated member of the Armenian Relief
Society of Western USA, Inc. (ARS-WR), and has held executive positions
as Chair of the Armenian Relief Society of Pasadena Chapter "SOSSE,"
as well as serving on the Executive Board of Directors of the ARS-WR
as vice chair and chair. She has worked on the ARS Public Relations
Committee’s special events, Red Cross blood drives, and the City of
Hope Bone Marrow Registry. Nova has always been an active parent and
was on the Parent-Teacher Association while all three of her children
were in school.
With her leadership, she was able to raise funds for special projects
for ARS, most recently for the Society’s Centennial Fund. She was
also on the Board of Directors of the Old Town Conservatory School of
Music in Pasadena, as well as on the Board of Directors and an active
participant of the Lark Musical Society. Nova has sponsored and opened
her home to foreign students who have come to the United States for
their studies. Today, Nova is on the Board of the Directors of the
ARS Central Executive, while staying active in her chapter in Pasadena.
Every March, during Women’s History Month, Rep. Schiff honors
one outstanding woman from each of the communities in the 29th
Congressional District. These women come from all walks of life and
represent the thousands of women who make a positive impact in our
region. While there are no specific criteria for nomination, Rep.
Schiff looks for women who — through their work or volunteerism —
have improved the quality of life for our community.
Rep. Schiff represents California’s 29th Congressional District, which
includes the communities of Alhambra, Altadena, Burbank, Glendale,
Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, South Pasadena and Temple City.