Mr. Tony Oshana

Recognized

as the Chaldean Community Person of the Year 2007 in the Field of Philanthropy

Whereas Tony was born in Dehouk on April 13, 1966. Since childhood, he was very ambitious and looked for a bright future in his life. His banner was that “a ladder is not meant to sit on, but to climb UP.” Being an AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) person, he took giant steps in his life without fear and lots of courage. At the age of 13, he left Iraq for Vienna and headed to Athens, Greece. After three years, his dream came through, and he was granted a refuge visa to come to America, the Country of his dreams. On November 18, 1984, he arrived in Redding, Pennsylvania and worked for a company owned by an Italian family who embraced him as a member of their family. He finished his high school education and remained with this family for eight years. From there he left for Anaheim, California, where he joined forces with his brother, George Oshana, in the auto glass business. It was George who taught Tony the auto glass trade. His perseverance and determination for success motivated him in July of 1989 to open two auto glass locations proved to be very successful under his management.

Whereas  Tony married his cousin, Nina, on April 24, 1993. The couple lived in Anaheim, where they established their first Low Price Auto Glass Corporation that proved to be extremely successful and profitable. Nina stood by Tony like a tower of strength in managing the daily affairs of their business. Later, they moved to Fresno, California in May of 1994, after selling their business in Anaheim. They immediately opened two auto glass locations, which became, until today, their two prime profitable locations. From then on, they expanded their business by opening more than 100 other locations of Low Price Auto Glass in 40 (forty) states. I guess the old saying is true that “behind every successful man, there is a great woman.”

Whereas Tony had made frequent visits to San Diego. He invested in real estate both in Fresno and San Diego. He and his wife immediately realized that their hearts were in San Diego to be close to their Chaldean Church and community. Finally, they moved to San Diego in August of 2002, and decided to be active in their Chaldean Church and community. While here, Tony enrolled at Cuyamaca College for two courses in Business Management and English. He also ventured in the limousine business known as “Flamingo Limousine.” In addition, he opened two auto glass locations. In October of 2006, the couple, opened up “Ishtar Jewelry” with Mazin Toma to serve the jewelry needs of the community. Tony and Nina, with their two daughters and one son, are extremely happy to be living in San Diego, close to their Chaldean Church, their beloved bishop, dear priests, and friends.

Therefore, it has been resolved by the Awarding Committee of the Chaldean Catholic Diocese of St. Peter the Apostle to be recognized as the Chaldean Community Person of the Year 2007 in the Field of Philanthropy.