Larry Zarian
Larry Zarian | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Glendale, California | |
| In office April 1997 – April 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Sheldon S. Baker |
| Succeeded by | Eileen Givens |
| In office April 1993 – April 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Carl Raggio |
| Succeeded by | Eileen Givens |
| In office April 1990 – April 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Jerold F. Milner |
| Succeeded by | V. W. Bremberg |
| In office April 1986 – April 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Jerold F. Milner |
| Succeeded by | V. W. Bremberg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1937 Tehran, Iran |
| Died | October 13, 2011 (aged 73) Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American-Armenian |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Glendale |
| Occupation | Businessman, real estate investor, politician |
| Known for | First Armenian-American in Glendale city council |
Larry Zarian (Armenian: Լարի Զարյան, October 20, 1937 – October 13, 2011) was an Armenian-American businessman, real estate investor, and a politician from California. Zarian is the first Armenian-American to serve on the city council in the City of Glendale, California. Zarian served four terms as mayor of Glendale, California.
Early life
[edit]On October 20, 1937, Zarian was born in Tehran, Iran. Zarian's sister is Rima. Zarian attended high school in Massachusetts.[1][2][3]
Education
[edit]Zarian attended Glendale Community College. Zarian earned a bachelor's degree in political science from UCLA.[4]
Career
[edit]As a businessman, Zarian was the owner of Anthony's department stores and a real estate investor.[5]
In 1983, Zarian was elected as a member of city council in Glendale, California. Zarian was the first Armenian-American elected in the Glendale city council.[6][7]
In April 1986, Zarian became mayor of Glendale, California.,[8] and was mayor again in 1990, 1993, and 1997.[9]
He served on the California Transportation Commission, and had a show on an Armenian Channel called "AMGA TV". He had a radio show in Los Angeles on KIEV.
Awards
[edit]- 1998 Recognized with plaque. Presented by Armenian Society of Los Angeles.[4]
- 2010 Leadership Award. Presented by Armenian National Committee of Glendale.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Zarian had three sons, Gregory, Lawrence, and Vincent.[1]
On October 13, 2011, Zarian died from multiple myeloma cancer in Glendale Adventist Medical Center in Glendale, California. Zarian was 73 years old.[1][10][6][2]
Legacy
[edit]In November 2011, the Glendale Transportation Center was renamed to the Larry Zarian Transportation Center. It is a Glendale Amtrak and Metrolink rail station at 400 W. Cerritos Ave, Glendale, California.[11]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "City Saddened at Death of Larry Zarian". crescentavalleyweekly.com. October 13, 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ a b "PASSINGS: Larry Zarian, Paul Kent, Marty Harris". chicagotribune.com. October 15, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2020.(may require subscription)
- ^ "Ex-mayor of Glendale, radio host". newspapers.com. October 15, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ a b "Zarian Glendale City Council Honored by Armenian Society of Los Angeles". asbarez.com. April 6, 1998. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ Bruno, Joe Bel (January 13, 1997). "Profile". labusinessjournal.com. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ a b "Former Glendale mayor, councilman Larry Zarian dies at 73". dailynews.com. October 13, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ a b "ANC Glendale Announces 2010 Honorees". asbarez. August 24, 2010. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ "Mayors' Gallery". glendaleca.gov. Archived from the original on November 3, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ "Larry Zarian Sworn in as Glendale Mayor". asbarez.com. April 16, 1997. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ "Former Glendale Mayor Larry Zarian dies at 73". dailypress.com. October 13, 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ "Glendale Transportation Center". glendaleca.gov. Retrieved May 29, 2020.