Tom Degonia - State Delegate District 19


	On behalf of the men and women of Maryland FOP Lodge 117 representing the Rockville and Gaithersburg Police Departments, it is with great pleasure that I inform you of our decision to endorse your candidacy for the office of State Delegate, District 19. Our members unanimously voted to support you in the coming election. We endorse your vision and commend your support for law enforcement throughout Montgomery County and the State of Maryland. Our membership consists of police officers that serve the over 120,000 citizens in the cities of Rockville and Gaithersburg. Many of our members have worked closely with you over the years and will stand beside you in the coming months. Congratulations and our best wishes for success in the coming primary and general election. - Tim Marsh - President, Maryland Lodge 117
	"Tom DeGonia is a man of great personal integrity, compassion and dedication. As a prosecutor, he has demonstrated his commitment to safe families and safe neighborhoods. I strongly support his candidacy for the Maryland House of Delegates." - Raymond M. Kight, Montgomery County Sheriff
	"As President for the Montgomery County Chapters, Coalition Of Black Police Officers. I am pleased to see Tom DeGonia as a candidate for the District 19 House of Delegates. Having worked with Tom for seven years I have seen his enthusiasm and dedication to not only his work but to the community he serves. I am sure that he will continue with this same passion and fairness when confronting the issues facing the communities in District 19." - Terry Ridgley, President National Black Police Association, Montgomery County Chapter
	"Tom DeGonia is an exemplary civil servant. His outstanding service to Montgomery County as a prosecutor demonstrates his determination to serve his fellow citizen and keep his community safe. As a delegate I know that Tom will persevere to secure a positive future for District 19, Montgomery County, and the State of Maryland." - Michael Subin, Montgomery County Council
Coalition of Asian Pacific American Democrats	"Tom DeGonia has a strong record of service to this community on public safety and law enforcement. Throughout his career as a prosecutor, Tom has been sensitive to minority communities effected by crime. We believe that Tom will carry this with him to Annapolis and for that and many other reasons, the Coalition of Asian Pacific American Democrats enthusiastically endorses him for Delegate in District 19."
	"Tom's ideas, thoughtful responses and energy give us the confidence that he will be a terrific representative of the people of our organization and of Montgomery County."
	"In one of the most competitive local election seasons in many years, and one in which many labor-friendly candidates are competing for the same offices, Local 1994 was faced with many difficult choices. In the end, the Union believes that Tom is closely attuned to the values and challenges of our members and, if elected, will work closely with the labor movement to refocus public policy on the needs of working families in general." Local 1994 President Gino Renne.