[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 23, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1098]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    TRIBUTE TO DR. RICHARD TENNESSEN

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 23, 1995
  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this occasion to 
commend one of the island's premier educators, Dr. Richard Tennessen. 
Through the years, has made great contributions toward the development 
of Guam through his work in the field of education. It is only 
befitting that he was selected as this year's Association of Community 
College Trustees [ACCT], Pacific Region Trustee Leadership Awardee.
  Dr. Tennessen's roots on the island run deep. He first came to the 
island as a contract teacher back in 1955. He moved on to become the 
principal of Barrigada Junior High, and later of George Washington High 
School. He also served as superintendent of schools under Gov. Manuel 
Guerrero and as the dean of the University of Guam's College of 
Education.
  It was, however, at his present post as chairman of the Guam 
Community College board of trustees that Dr. Tennessen received this 
coveted award from the ACCT. His selection is truly a great honor, 
considering the fact that he was chosen over hundreds of trustee 
chairmen from all areas in the Pacific region, including Oregon, 
Washington, British Columbia, Nevada, Arizona, California, and Hawaii. 
Dr. Tennessen's selection also marks the first time that a trustee from 
Guam won the award.
  For over three decades, Dr. Richard Tennessen directly assisted in 
the development of Guam through his work in the field of education. 
Having been a former colleague of Dr. Tennessen and an educator myself, 
I understand and appreciate the significance of his efforts. I commend 
him for all the good work that he has done for the island of Guam and 
congratulate him on winning this prestigious award. On behalf of the 
people of Guam, I join his wife, the former Julie Taitano and his 
children, Lori and Gene, in proudly celebrating the outcome of his hard 
work. We commend his work and his contributions to the island of Guam.


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