Samuel Mardian
| Sam Mardian | |
|---|---|
| 48th Mayor of Phoenix | |
| In office January 4, 1960 – January 2, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Richard Williams |
| Succeeded by | Milton H. Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 24, 1919 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lucy Keshishian (d. 2006) |
| Profession | Politician |
Samuel Mardian, Jr. (born June 24, 1919) is an American Republican politician, and a former Mayor of Phoenix.
Mardian was born in Pasadena, California, the son of Armenian immigrants Akabe (née Lekerian) and Samuel Mardian, Sr. He served as a Captain in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. From 1960 to 1964, Mardian served as the Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona.
Mardian is an older brother of Watergate figure Robert Mardian.
Awards and honors
- Distinguished Achievement Award, 1980, Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business
- Man of the Year, 1982, Valley Leadership
References
- Who's Who in the World, 1974–1975 by Marquis Who's Who, Second edition (Wilmette, IL, 1973)
- Armenian-American veterans of World War II by Armenian General Benevolent Union (New York, 1951)
External links
- Official Site of the City of Phoenix – Gallery of Mayors
- ASU W. P. Carey School of Business Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients
- Political Graveyard