HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 - Presentation - Jeff Shulein - Proclamation/Photosry1�3{EQ�E/�S, Crown Ifardware was originally founded in Newport Beach in 1948 and stands today as one of the city's
Congest continuously operating businesses, representing more than 75 years of local enterprise and community spirit, and
'WJiJAMAS, in the early 1970s, JeffSchulein purchasedCrownYfardware and carriedforwardits tradition ofsmalG-town
helpfulness while growing it into a thriving, family -owned business that has become a model of customer service, integrity,
and community involvement; and
14&AZM, Crown gfardware has expanded from its original Newport Beach location to 28 stores across four states,
including three right here in .Newport Beach, where the company's story began; and
U ET", throughout his career, Jeff demonstratedan unwavering commitment to giving 6ackto the community. Jeff s
legacy of community engagement has lead to Crown -Mardware's ongoing efforts that have raised well over one million
dollars for CYfOC Children's Yfospital and providedgenerous support to the Ben Carlson Eoundation, the Newport Beach
,7uniorLifeguards, and many other local causes; and
`N&VZM, Jeffs vision, leadership, and dedication have left a lasting markon Newport Beach's business landscape
and civic fife, inspiring future generations of entrepreneurs to pair success with service; and
WHIM", although retiredfor the past decade, Jeffs legacy continues through his son, TarkSchulein, who carries
forward the same values of excellence, generosity, andcomm unity partnership that define Crown Ace 9fardware.
NO'W, qMW ffOTjE, I, Joe Stapleton, 9Wayor of the City of Newport Beach, on 6ehalf of the entire .Newport Beach City
Council do here6y recognize and commend
for his outstanding leadership, business achievements, and lifelong dedication to the Newport Beach community, and
extend our sincere appreciation for his remarkable contributions to the spirit andsuccess of our city.
jgV'WIqqV84S U&MMOT, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Newport Beach to be affixed
this 18th day of November, 2025.
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