Rady Mom | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 18th Middlesex district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1970 Pailin Province, Cambodia |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sirady Van |
| Children | Justin, Joee, Amelia and Allyanna |
| Residence(s) | Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Middlesex Community College |
| Occupation | Buddhist monk, acupressure therapist |
Rady Mom (born 1970) is an American politician and a representative in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 18th Middlesex district. The district was formerly represented by Kevin Murphy, who vacated his seat in 2014 when he was hired as the city manager of Lowell. Mom is the first Cambodian-American to be elected to the Massachusetts state Legislature[1][2] as well as the first Cambodian American elected to a state legislature in the country.[3][4]
- ^ Murphy, Sean (November 8, 2014). "Cambodian-American becomes a first in Lowell". The Boston Globe. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
- ^ "First Cambodian-American state lawmaker offers a fresh antidote to cynicism - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ^ H, Delores (2015-07-10). "A Year After Tragedy, Cambodian Community In Lowell Shows Resilience". wbur. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ^ "Kay, Mom trade shots in Lowell state rep debate". Retrieved 2017-01-08.