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    ADL ENDORSES PETER KOUTOUJIAN FOR CONGRESS

    ADL, MASS., NATIONAL NEWS | AUGUST 15, 2013 1:12 PM

    The Armenian Democratic Liberal Party is announcing its endorsement
    of Peter Koutoujian in his bid to become the newest member of the
    Massachusetts delegation to the US House of Representatives. He
    seeks the 5th Middlesex District seat vacated by Edward Markey, who
    has now become a US senator, replacing John Kerry, who in turn has
    become Secretary of State.

    Koutoujian is currently the sheriff of Middlesex County, the latest in
    the string of public positions he has held, to great acclaim, including
    prosecutor at the Middlesex Country District Attorney's office.

    He was formerly a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives,
    where he represented his constituents in parts of Waltham and Newton
    honorably. He has worked for the rights of victims of domestic
    violence, greater access to healthcare and women's rights.

    Koutoujian, a Democrat, was a catalyst for the creation of the Armenian
    Heritage Park in Boston, located near some of the city's main tourist
    attractions. It has become a landmark not only noted for its beauty,
    but for the public-private collaboration that helped create it.

    As sheriff, he has taken an office that was once known for cronyism
    and corruption, and brought trust and dignity back to it. In fact,
    he was handpicked by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to take the
    helm, after the resignation of the former sheriff. He has brought
    his compassionate approach to the prisoners he oversees, among other
    things, converting an unused room in the county jail to a chapel
    where the inmates can pray or meditate.

    Within the Armenian community, he has been a member of the Knights of
    Vartan for many years and is a regular presence in Armenian cultural
    and social programs. He stands out - often literally because of his
    height - at many Armenian programs around the state, including the
    annual commemoration of the Armenian Genocide at the Massachusetts
    State House in April.

    He faces stiff opposition for the October 15 primary, ahead of the
    December 10 special election and needs the support of all Armenians.

    For all these reasons, we wholeheartedly endorse his candidacy. He
    is the right choice for Armenian-Americans and he is the right choice
    for Massachusetts.

    - ADL District Committee of the US and Canada

    - See more at:
    http://www.mirrorspectator.com/2013/08/15/adl-endorses-peter-koutoujian-for-congress/#sthash.oxvBsStu.dpuf

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