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    Armenian National Committee of America
    1711 N Street, NW
    Washington, DC 20036
    Tel. (202) 775-1918
    Fax. (202) 775-5648
    Email. [email protected]
    Internet www.anca.org

    PRESS RELEASE

    October 29, 2010
    Contact: Elizabeth S. Chouldjian
    Tel: (202) 775-1918


    ANCA Endorses Deval Patrick for Governor and Steve Grossman for
    Treasurer in Massachusetts Elections

    WASHINGTON, DC -- The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)
    announced its endorsements of Governor Deval Patrick for Governor and
    Steve Grossman for Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
    Gov. Patrick has been an outspoken supporter of Armenian issues and
    has committed himself to the recognition of the Armenian Genocide
    while Grossman has committed himself to promoting trade between
    Massachusetts and Armenia if elected.

    Governor Patrick's support was instrumental in overcoming opposition
    and moving forward with the planned Armenian Heritage Park for the
    Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, where he joined His Holiness Karekin
    II, Catholicos of All Armenians, Armenian-American citizens and City
    and Commonwealth officials to celebrate the ground-breaking on
    September 9th of this year. "He has been an outspoken supporter of
    the recognition of the Armenian Genocide and has been a good friend to
    our community," stated ANCA Massachusetts activist Ara Nazarian.

    Governor Patrick has served on numerous charitable and corporate
    boards, as well as the Federal Election Reform Commission under
    Presidents Carter and Ford, and as Vice Chair of the Massachusetts
    Judicial Nominating Council by appointment of Governor Weld.

    In regards to Grossman, Nazarian explained, `When the Anti Defamation
    League was confronted with its lobbying against the Armenian Genocide
    resolution in Congress, Steve was one of the highest profile members
    of the Jewish community who publicly called ADL President Abe Foxman
    to account and demanded that the organization reverse its
    unconscionable position.' In a statement to the ANCA, Grossman pledged
    to continue the fight to end the ADL's genocide denial and to use the
    `bully pulpit' of the treasurer's office to press Congress to pass the
    genocide resolution.

    Steve Grossman is Chairman of Grossman Marketing Group in Somerville,
    a leading figure in numerous charitable organizations, and a long-time
    political activist. He has served as the chairman of the Democratic
    National Committee and the Massachusetts Democratic Party.




    From: A. Papazian
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