[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 23, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: March 23, 1994]
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                 GUAM HONORS RETIRING JUDGE RAMON DIAZ

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 23, 1994

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, next month, Guam will lose one of its 
most distinguished local judges. After 15 years of government service, 
Judge Ramon V. Diaz will retire on April 11.
  Judge Diaz is the first judge of Filipino descent to be appointed in 
1980 to serve as a judge for the Superior Court of Guam. He is 
currently the family court judge, presiding primarily over juvenile 
cases, but also heard matters in the courts of general jurisdiction.
  On the occasion of Judge Diaz' announced retirement, the presiding 
judge of the Superior Court--Judge Alberto C. Lamorena--had these 
remarks:

       Judge Diaz leaves behind a distinguished career and his 
     wisdom will be definitely missed. He was a conscientious and 
     outspoken advocate of justice who had a positive impact on 
     this community. We at the courts wish him well in what will 
     be a new beginning in his life. On behalf of the people of 
     Guam and the Judiciary, we extend our deepest gratitude for 
     his service to our island.

  Judge Diaz is married to Josefina de la Concepcion with whom he has 
10 children. He studied at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, and 
did his graduate studies at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He 
is licensed to practice law in the Philippines, Guam and Micronesia.
  The judge's distinguished legal career follows an enviably military 
career. He is a World War II veteran, serving in the Philippines as an 
infantry line officer. He later served as an officer in the Judge 
Advocate General's Service. In 1950, he resigned as a captain. This 
military officer turned judge is a survivor of the Bataan Death March 
and the Capas POW Camp. He is the recipient of various campaign ribbons 
and awards, including the United States and Philippine Presidential 
Unit Citation and the Philippine Presidential Military Merit Medal.
  I join the people of Guam in honoring Judge Ramon Diaz. We will 
sorely miss him--he is a man of courage, a man of conviction, and a man 
of compassion.
  Si Yu'os Ma'ase for your service to our island. May God bless you and 
your family.

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