Kerkorian lauded in Armenian profile

Kirk Kerkorian doesn’t like to promote himself or advertise his charitable gifts. Thanks to a profile in the Armenian Reporter magazine, he doesn’t have to.

Kerkorian has given nearly $250 million to Armenian causes in recent years. That generosity hasn’t gone unnoticed.

An excerpt from the article: “But more than cosmetics, Mr. Kerkorian's money came to Armenia at the time when few others would invest, and total government spending ran at a mere $400 million a year. Lincy program gave Armenia a boost that helped it regain its self-confidence and attract more investors, fueling the construction boom of the last decade.

“In spite of Mr. Kerkorian's aversion for publicity, these heroics have not gone unnoticed.

‘Every Armenian household is familiar with the name of Kirk Kerkorian,’ said Hranush Hakobyan, Armenia's diaspora minister. With his contributions, Mr. Kerkorian, who was awarded the title, National Hero of the Republic of Armenia, ‘helped in the establishment and development of the Armenian state,’ she added.”