[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 481]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING MR. JOHN PAZIN

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                         HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 27, 2004

  Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. John S. Pazin. 
John is not only a wonderful friend to Merced, California, but to my 
family and I as well. The Merced County Chamber of Commerce is awarding 
John's business, Pazin and Myers, Inc., with the 2003 Business of the 
Year award, and I know this fine honor is well deserved.
  Born and raised in Merced County, John has always put his family 
first. He married Nada in October of 1954. Since then, John has spent 
the last fifty years as a faithful husband, loving father, and mentor 
to his four children. John also makes time to spoil his eight 
grandchildren.
  John's second love is for his country and community. In 1951, he 
decided to serve his country, and enlisted in the United States Army. 
He served in the Korean War, and for his service and courage in battle 
he was awarded the Bronze Star.
  When John returned to the United States, he went to work on his 
family's dairy in Merced, California. He worked on the dairy until the 
early 1960's when he felt it was time to begin a new chapter in his 
life. He was led to a local fuel company, and began transporting fuel 
to customers. He worked for the company until 1963 when he was able to 
purchase his own fuel business.
  John's company has experienced some great changes over the years. 
From name changes and buyouts and even structural reconfigurations, the 
one thing that has remained a steady fixture and pillar of strength to 
his company is John. He, along with Mr. Jim Myers, has developed a 
successful and dependable business in Merced County, Pazin and Myers, 
Inc. They are the model for other business owners in the area as they 
have learned to endure the best and worst that owning a business can 
offer. Their work ethic and positive attitude has made them business 
leaders in Merced County.
  Not only is John a dedicated family man and business leader but he is 
passionate to make Merced County a better place to live for future 
generations. As past President and member of the Merced Boosters, and 
Past President and Member of the Merced County Chamber of Commerce, 
John is able to combine his business experience and his commitment to 
community to lead Merced into the 21st century. As a member of the 
Merced Elks Lodge, he was awarded their 2003 Member of the Year Award, 
again proving that he is an invaluable asset to our county. John was 
appointed by Governor Pete Wilson to serve on the 35th Agricultural 
Fair Board. This position allowed John to give back to the agricultural 
community in Merced County.
  I am delighted to recognize all of John's achievements and thank him 
for his service to our community, the State of California, and our 
country. As a family man, businessman, and civic leader he truly is an 
example for others to follow.

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