HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14470 (Citizen of the Year Andy Bachich)WHEREAS,
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Resolution 14470
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City of San Rafael
Richard P. O'Brien and Mill)' Ferrario O'Brien
Citizen of the Year Award
Presented to
ANDY BACHICH
Andy Bachich is a long-time resident of and business owner in San Rafael who is well
known for his entrepreneurship, as well as his community and civic involvement. As a
San Rafael High School student, Andy started with a good, hard-work ethic and a love for
the San Rafael community; and
in 2006, the days were doomed for the former Loch Lomond Market and during the
redevelopment process for the Loch Lomond Marina site, the experts predicted that there
was no economic market for a full-service grocery store at this location. Enter Andy
Bachich, who has never been fazed by a challenge in seeking and achieving his passions
and goals. Fueled by a passion to open his own full-service grocery store, Andy
convinced the City and community that this site was the right place for his market.
Andy's vision became a reality in 2017. His beautiful bayside grocery store was opened
to much fanfare and community support; and
in 2010, Andy brought new life to the once-thriving and beloved Sun Valley Market. The
Sun Valley Market had lost its purpose in the neighborhood and had been operating as a
deteriorating convenience store. Andy's vision and ambition took charge to renovate and
re-open the store to its former glory. As a result, the Sun Valley neighborhood is proud
to have a local, neighborhood market that serves as a prime community gathering place;
and
a kid at heart, Andy has always made time for supporting the youth, particularly in his
home town San Rafael. Andy has dedicated countless hours and contributions from his
market for many youth events and fundraisers. One example is the live Tommy Castro
Concert that Andy sponsored at the Loch Lomond Marina, which raised $120,000 for the
San Rafael City Schools District library fund. The concert was the culmination of
"Andy's Summerfest," a school fundraiser started by Andy in his parking lot and now
venues at San Rafael High School; and
Andy's commitment to promoting small business leadership was acknowledged through
his receipt of the North Bay Small Business of the Year Award in 2017. Andy was
presented this award by Assembly Member Marc Levine for his support of local
organizations such as the San Rafael City Schools, San Rafael Heads-Up Foundation, San
Rafael Little League, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America and several other programs.
Ot VEO, that the San Rafael City Council expresses its appreciation to Andy Bachich's
unity and hereby awards him the Richard O'Brien and the Mary Ferrario O'Brien Citizen of