[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 96 (Thursday, June 30, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S4288]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  REMEMBERING PAULINO ``PAUL'' ZATICA

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President today I wish to honor the life of 
Paul Zatica, a husband, father, community leader, businessman and 
exemplary Idahoan.
  At the core of Paul Zatica's accomplishments were his dedication to 
family, strong sense of community and his ability to connect with his 
customers. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948, graduating 
from Boise Jr. College and the University of Denver and marrying his 
wife of nearly 63 years, Erma Jean, Paul Zatica opened Paul's market in 
Homedale, ID, in December of 1955. He grew the business into eight 
stores throughout southwestern Idaho. Paul's Market has been credited 
with providing jobs and scholarships to numerous students. Paul also 
devoted decades of service on the Homedale City Council, the Homedale 
School Board and Owyhee County Rodeo Board and helped form the Homedale 
Development Company. Paul has been recognized for his commendable 
skills through honors, such as his selection as Idaho Retailer of the 
Year in 1988 and grand marshal for the 2006 Owyhee County Fair and 
Rodeo Parade.
  I join Paul's wife; four children, Stan, Paulette, Bryan and Steve; 
eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; other family members; 
many friends; the Homedale community; and the numerous people he 
inspired in mourning his loss and expressing gratitude for his 
contribution. Paul Zatica will be missed, and his legacy of devotion to 
his family and community will not be forgotten.

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