[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 16 (Thursday, January 26, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H693]
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                 MAYORS' COUNCIL OF GUAM 1995 OFFICERS

                                 ______


                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 26, 1995
  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, today I commend the Mayors' Council of 
Guam 1995 Officers who were recently inducted to office. The 1995 
Officers are:

       President: Mayor Francisco N. Lizama, Sinajana.
       Vice President: Mayor Jose A. Rivera, Dededo.
       Secretary: Mayor Paul M. McDonald, Agana Heights.
       Treasurer: Vice Mayor Daniel E. Sablan, Sinajana.
       Sergeant-At-Arms: Vice Mayor Joaquin G. Topasna, Agat.

  I would also like to recognize the mayors who constitute the Mayors' 
Council:

       Mayor Felix F. Ungacta, Agana.
       Mayor Paul M. McDonald, Agana Heights.
       Mayor Antonio C. Babauta, Agat.
       Vice Mayor Joaquin G. Topasna, Agat.
       Mayor Vicente ``Benny'' L. San Nicolas, Asan-Maina.
       Mayor Raymond S. Laguana, Barrigada.
       Vice Mayor Jessie B. Palican, Barrigada.
       Mayor Vicente S. San Nicolas, Chalan Pago-Ordot.
       Mayor Jose A. Rivera, Dededo.
       Vice Mayor Doris S. Palacios, Dededo.
       Mayor Jesse L.G. Perez, Inarajan.
       Mayor Nonito ``Nito'' C. Blas, Mangilao.
       Mayor Ignacio ``Buck'' S. Cruz, Merizo.
       Mayor Antonio D. Materne, Mongmong-Toto-Maite.
       Mayor Isabel S. Haggard, Piti.
       Mayor Gregorio M. Borja, Santa Rita.
       Mayor Francisco N. Lizama, Sinajana.
       Vice Mayor Daniel E. Sablan, Sinajana.
       Mayor Vicente S. Taitague, Talofofo.
       Mayor Alfredo C. Dungca, Tamuning-Tumon.
       Vice Mayor Teresita C. Borja, Tamuning-Tumon.
       Mayor Jose T. Quinata, Umatac.
       Mayor Edward C. Artero, Yigo.
       Mayor Vicente C. Bernardo, Yona.

  These public officials are a vital link to the community in my home 
district on Guam. They help to unite multiethnic groups within our 
communities. Among their many duties the mayors are responsible for the 
maintenance of our neighborhoods at the local level and for the 
positive impression of our island that serves as an important 
attraction to our visitor industry.
  They are instrumental in assisting the elderly population on Guam. In 
fact, in several of our municipalities the Mayor's Community Center 
also serves as a senior citizens center.
  Because of their hard work and dedication, my constituents are 
confident that if a need arises the mayors will be there for them. 
After all the hard work these officials do, they are the first 
government representatives people turn to in times of disaster. In the 
aftermath of the 1993 earthquake, the mayors were the people that were 
the first to respond to the need and the first to take on the 
responsibilities to accomplish the necessary recovery for the island. 
Although they seldom get the recognition they deserve, I would like to 
tell the Nation and our island that their efforts are well appreciated 
and also well recognized.
  I would also like to personally thank them for being wonderful and 
gracious hosts for me during my village meetings. It is their warm 
hospitality and cooperation that help to make residents of their 
villages feel welcome during our meetings.
  It is a privilege to have such dedicated public servants serve the 
people of Guam at the grassroots level. It takes a special person to 
serve the people of Guam as mayor in a highly demanding job with many 
long hours, but our mayors on Guam continue to serve our island with 
pride and distinction.
  Congratulations to the new 1995 Officers on their induction and much 
continued success to the Mayors' Council in this term.
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