Mr. President. Krikor Derderian. at the ripe age of 109. is honorary chairman of Armenian Martyrs Day on April 24. 1985. Mr. Derderian is a truly remarkable man. He lives in Methuen. MA. in the heart of the Merrimack Valley. This softspoken man. hands calloused from years of hard work. has survived many hardships including famine. bloodshed. and deportation. His main wish is not to burden anyone. He is successful in his attempts. by living alone. staying selfsufficient. and has never seen the inside of a nursing home. He Is an admirable man on these merits alone. May we all live to be 109 and remain selfsufficient.
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