[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 175 (Tuesday, November 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2119]
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                       SALUTE TO GUAM'S VETERANS

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, November 7, 1995

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, on November 11, our Nation will observe 
Veterans Day, a day dedicated in honor of the people who have, in times 
of war and peace, willingly and unselfishly offered their services to 
the American people. We, on Guam, appreciate the important 
contributions of our veterans. We recognize the sacrifices they have 
made in order to preserve for us the blessings of liberty.
  In the same respect, we also commend the importance of veterans and 
their personal commitment to our communities. Most veterans return to 
their hometowns to actively participate in community affairs. On Guam, 
their unsolicited contributions have made the island a better place to 
live in. By virtue of their outstanding achievements and numerous 
contributions, they serve as effective role models to all members of 
the community, especially the young people. They are vital forces of 
development and growth.
  In recognition of this, island leaders have made it a point to 
acknowledge the contributions of Guam's distinguished veterans. Village 
mayors and veterans organizations all over the island submit names on 
an annual basis to be included in an elite list of the top veterans of 
the island.
  This year the village mayors have each selected the following people 
as their awardees: Vicente Tuncap of Agana, Jose P. Javier of Agana 
Heights, Carmen J. Balajadia of Agat, Fidel L.G. Jesus of Asan-Maina, 
Joseph L. Aguon of Barrigada, Nicolas F. Borja of Chalan Pago-Ordot, 
Juan P. San Nicolas of Dededo, Joaquin L. Paulino of Inarajan, Manuel 
U. Fejeran of Mangilao, Richard Barcinas of Merizo, Alfred M. Cruz of 
Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Roque M. Mendiola of Piti, Joseph B. Chargualaf of 
Santa Rita, Joseph C. Gogo of Sinajana, Antonio T. Pablo of Talofofo, 
Felix E. Edelo of Tamuning-Tumon, Francisco Q. Sanchez of Umatac, 
William A. Burger of Yigo, and Jose Mabayag of Yona.
  The island's veteran's organizations also included to the list the 
following names: Clyde Blackie Barnes of the American Legion Post 53, 
Jesus M. Camacho of the Army Retirees Association, Juan M. Taijito of 
the Chamorro Military Society, Antonio Deligreen of the Fleet Reserve 
Association Branch 73, Juan C. Wusstig of the Guam Combat Patrol, 
Adrian C. Sanchez of the Guam Navy Club, Alejandro B. Toves of the 
Korean War Veterans, Vicente (Ben) Gumataotao of the National 
Association for Uniformed Services, Alfredo Somera of the Philippine 
Scouts Association, Don Kimmel of the V.F.W. Hafa Adai Post 1509, Cris 
N. Quintanilla of the V.F.W. Ga'an Memorial Post 2917, Jesus H. Aguon 
of the Vietnam Veterans of America Guam Chapter No. 668, Antonio Peredo 
of the Wake Island Defenders, Celestin Babauta of the Air Force 
Retirees Association, Jose S. Reyes of the Guam Civilian Scouts, and 
Peter C. Siguenza of the Third Marine Division Association.
  On this year's Veteran's Day commemoration, I would like to once 
again commend all the men and women who have truly been instrumental to 
the great success of this Nation. On behalf of the people of Guam, I 
offer all of our Nation's veterans my sincerest thanks and appreciation 
for their contributions and sacrifices.
  A special commendation is also in order for the top veterans of Guam 
for the year 1995. They have truly distinguished themselves as vital 
contributors to the growth of the island. I commend and congratulate 
this year's selectees for all their accomplishments and contributions 
to the community.

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