This doctoral dissertation is dedicated to my family who has been
the inspiration in my life. To my mom, Koharig Chorlian, who sacrificially
gave of herself and taught me to sacrificially give to others. I love you
mom. To my father Berj Chorlian who is with the Lord, who taught me the
importance of integrity, honesty, truth and the fear of the Lord. I love
you dad. To my wife Dee Chorlian who has supported me in both my work
and studies, while loving and encouraging me to do the Lord’s work. I love
you honey. To my sons, Berj Jonathan Chorlian and Michael Paul Chorlian
who have understood that at times dad was unable to spend time with
them because of my studies, and who are both my wife’s and my joy,
strength and blessing from the Lord. I love you guys, and of course to my
in-laws: mother, dad, brother and sister. Thanks for helping out and being
part of our family. I love all of you.