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Albert A. Boyajian President & CEO Global Bakeries, Inc. Armenian 2003 Recipient
Born June 24th 1940 in
Aleppo Syria. Migrated to U.S. 1968 after graduating
from the Universite de Paris in Modern French Literature. After following Business Management &
Engineering classes started an import-export business of automobile tires
and accessories, sold in 1978, same year established Global Bakeries, Inc.
in the production & supply of food product, which grew to become a
national and international enterprise. Other business A.B. development
company design and built custom homes and condominiums. All along his life time was always
committed to the welfare of young people, so he dedicated a good portion
of his life to their well being as a benefactor and leader by devoting his
time and resources for years. An active member of the Armenian General
Benevolent Union (A.G.B.U.) Honored as man of the year and received life
achievement award in 2001. In
1993 established the Boyajian Youth Center in Pasadena for social
activities as well as Art Gallery. 1984 Started and funded the 1st
Armenian Youth Association Boy Scouts of America Pac. 1986 started the 2nd
Pac in Glendale Pasadena area to prepare the youth to become responsible
adults and leaders. 2001 led the American University of
Armenia in the 10th anniversary celebration. 1997 Mr. Boyajian was very instrumented
in securing 9.56 million from U.S. Government for University endowment. Albert realizing his civic duties towards
his adopted country U.S.A. elected to serve in the democratic institution
of the political party in both Federal and State levels, by joining the
Republican party and helping and advising members of the congress in both
Federal and State houses. Albert Boyajian showed his gratitude to
his adopted country by becoming a philanthropist in education by
establishing endowment funds at Pepperdine University and A.G.B.U., and he
became the supporter of athletic programs for high school and college age
students. His financial donations were accompanied by his personal
commitment in rolling up his sleeves and working with educators and
athletic directors to bring into fruition the projects and programs that
he initiated.
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