81R21803 MG-D
By: Kolkhorst H.R. No. 2808
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Johnnie and Joyce Shupak of Frelsburg were named the
2008 Citizens of the Year by the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Originally from Industry, Johnnie Shupak answered
his nation's call to duty, and he met his future wife, the former
Joyce Wostarek, while he was serving in the Vietnam War; the couple
were joined in matrimony on April 4, 1971, and settling in Mrs.
Shupak's hometown of Frelsburg, they shared the joy of welcoming
five children, Charles John, Christopher Dale, Anna Marie, Theresa
Faye, and David Allen; and
WHEREAS, Having learned to cook from their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Shupak decided to open a restaurant in New Ulm to share their
love of entertaining with area residents; they purchased J&J
Pavilion in 2007 and began serving barbecue meals and homemade
desserts the following year; in addition to maintaining a local
business, Mr. and Mrs. Shupak regularly volunteer at such events as
Knights of Columbus fish fries, the firemen's barbecue, and the St.
Peter and Paul Catholic Church bazaar, and Mrs. Shupak has
delivered baked goods to the sick and elderly in the community; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, these esteemed Texans have
nurtured a close-knit family, and their children have been active
in the family business; their daughter Anna Marie works at J&J
Pavilion, and while the couple's sons David Allen and Christopher
Dale work with their uncle at Black Creek Drilling, they often find
time to assist with the restaurant operations; Mr. and Mrs. Shupak
also take great pride in their daughter Theresa Faye, who has served
in the United States Navy and in the Army National Guard, and they
have been blessed with seven grandchildren, Cody Shupak, Trenton
Wayne Shupak, Dylan Shupak, Megan Shupak, Hanna Krueger, Heather
Krueger, and Trenton Alexander Shupak; although their son Charles
John passed away 16 years ago, the couple have been comforted by
many joyful memories of him; and
WHEREAS, With their kindness and generosity, Johnnie and
Joyce Shupak have touched the lives of their fellow citizens, and it
is indeed a pleasure to honor them for their contributions to their
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Johnnie and Joyce Shupak on being
named the 2008 Citizens of the Year by the New Ulm Chamber of
Commerce and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued
success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Shupak as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.