[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 105 (Wednesday, August 3, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: August 3, 1994]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JUAN G. BLAS

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 3, 1994

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, the island of Guam lost one of its 
premier citizens on July 6 of this year. The Honorable Juan G. Blas was 
called to his eternal rest just 12 days after his 55th birthday.
  The late Honorable Juan G. Blas served as the commissioner of the 
village of Yigo from January 1965 through September 1968, a post he 
held with great distinction. During his tenure he unselfishly and with 
great enthusiasm and spirit, devoted and dedicated his energies and 
efforts to the needs of his constituents and making the village of Yigo 
a proud and peaceful community.
  In 1969, he opted to join the Federal Civil Service and served as 
U.S. marshall until his retirement in 1990. Subsequent to his 
retirement, he was appointed chief marshall for the Superior Court of 
Guam, a position he held until his untimely death.
  The late Honorable Juan G. Blas left a legacy of service and devotion 
to the island of Guam, to its people and to the United States as a 
whole. His distinguished career spawned a son who chose to follow in 
his footsteps. His son John also served as mayor of the village of 
Yigo.
  His passing is a great loss and his presence will surely be missed. 
On behalf of the people of Guam, I offer my condolences and join his 
widow, the former Ms. Clotilde Finona, and their children: Evelyn, 
Elizabeth, John, Richard, David, Marie, Peter, Terese, Antoinette, and 
Kristine, in mourning the loss of a husband, a father, and a fellow 
servant to the people of Guam.

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