Employees with 20-plus years recognized at Years of Service Awards

October 5, 2018

Christopher Lomahquahu

Gila River Indian News

Gila River Indian Community employees were recognized for their years of service at a special lunch reception held to honor their commitment to serving the Community.

There was cheer and stories shared among the individuals, who came together at Fleming’s Steak House and Wine Bar for the GRIC Human Resources “Years of Service Awards” on Sept. 26. 

GRIC employees who attended the event were treated to a steak and chicken lunch and a variety of entertainment provided by Human Resources Employee Assistance/Training Specialist, Richard Weschrob and Training Specialist Phillip Morris and Employee Development Manager Marsha Chischilly. 

The entertainment consisted of music trivia from the 80s, 90s, 00s, as well as a dance number by a group of sparkling clad ladies, who performed a round of hit songs by Tina Turner. Although there were no spirits being served during this occasion, the spirits of the individuals were high for some that have put in over 20 years of service to the Community. 

HR Employee Development Manager Marsha Chischilly, said the employees were all deserving of recognition for what they brought to the Community.

Lt. Gov. Robert Stone provided the welcoming address to the employees and said he and Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis are honored to recognize the employees for their hard work. 

GRIC has a large workforce said Stone, which requires teamwork and communication to provide an environment that reinforces the values of the Community, which means looking after each other and making sure employees are well taken care of.  

“Congratulations to each and every one of you. Some of you are retiring, thank you for your service to our Community,” said, Stone, “It’s an investment of your time and your family to commit yourself to your job and what you have been able to do all these years.”

In closing, Stone said, “It’s tireless work that you do and now that we are here together it is important to recognize you in a way that reflects your service, we are a community and that includes you all.” 

Below is a list of those honored at the GRIC Years of Service Awards: 

38 Years 

MELVA CHARLES

37 Years 

DANIELLE JACKSON

36 Years 

ALAN BLACKWATER

ABIGAIL THOMAS

33 Years

CHERYL PABLO

32 Years 

JAY PEDRO

30 Years 

AGATHA APKAW

DOROTHEA GUY

VALERIE JOHNSON-ANTONE

25 Years 

MARY OSIFE

20 Years 

LAVARIA ANTON

STANLEY BIA

DALE BOWLING

GAILYN BROWN

RANDALL CHARLEY

KATHYLEEN CURLEY

DENNA DOMINGO

MANUEL DUARTE

CECELIA EDDIE

BERNITA ENOS

DEANNA ENOS

MARTIN GALVAN

CYNTHIA HARRIS

RANDALL LANGE

CLAUDINA LEWIS

BARNABY LEWIS

ROMO LEWIS

JOAQUIN MANUEL

ALBERTA MIGUEL

RUDY MIX

DEBORAH MORAGO

DEREK MORGAN

RALPH MORRIS

MARY NANCE

MARCELLA NEWTON

RAPHEAL PEDRO

LYNN SIMON

ANTHONY STEVENS

RUSSELL TALAS

RAYMOND TORRES

TERRY WILLIS

JANET YAZZIE