Honor Ed Pavlich’s Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 2923 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Ed Pavlich upon the occasion of his retirement after 50 years of distinguished service to ShopRite in Middletown, New York WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stature of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Ed Pavlich upon the occasion of his retirement after 50 years of distinguished service to ShopRite in Middletown, New York, celebrated at a luncheon held in his honor at the Dolson Avenue store on Wednesday,

June 14, 2017; and WHEREAS, A native of Port Jervis, New York, Ed Pavlich proudly served his country as a member of the United States armed forces during the Vietnam War; and WHEREAS, Ed Pavlich's son, Brian, followed in his footsteps and joined the United States Army; unfortunately, he was killed in a helicopter accident at Fort Drum in 2003, making Ed a Gold Star Father; and WHEREAS, After his discharge from the service, Ed Pavlich began working at ShopRite on November 8, 1967, as a part-time frozen food clerk; a hard worker, and well-liked by his fellow employees and customers, he quickly rose through the ranks attaining the title of Frozen Foods Manager, the position from which he will officially retire in June of 2017; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Ed Pavlich has served as a volunteer firefighter for Port Jervis Hose Co. No. 6 since the young age of 18; he is also an active member of the Vietnam War Veterans Charter Member 140 and the VFW Post 160; and WHEREAS, In his much deserved retirement, Ed Pavlich plans on spending more time with his beloved family, especially his seven treasured grandchildren; and WHEREAS, For the past 50 years, Ed Pavlich rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to ShopRite in Middletown, New York; and WHEREAS, In his capacity as frozen food manager, Ed Pavlich served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and WHEREAS, In his official acts, Ed Pavlich was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and WHEREAS, During his tenure with ShopRite, Ed Pavlich earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Ed Pavlich upon the occasion of his retirement after 50 years of distinguished service to ShopRite in Middletown, New York, and to wish him continued success in all his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ed Pavlich.