[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 120 (Wednesday, September 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO JOSE CHARFAUROS NEDEDOG

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 15, 1999

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sense of sadness that I 
acknowledge the passing of one of Guam's leaders. The Honorable Jose 
Charfauros Nededog, a member of the 4th Guam Legislature, recently 
passed away at the age of 79.
  Senator Nededog was born on January 31, 1920, in the village of 
Agat--the son of Emilio Nededog and Carmen Charfauros Nededog. He 
attended Bishop Olaiz Elementary School in Agat and graduated from 
Seaton Schroeder High School in Agana. Prior to enlisting in the United 
States Navy, he attended Phillip Commercial School in Honolulu, HI. 
Having enlisted in the Navy, Senator Nededog took personnel supervision 
courses in Brooklyn, NY, and Naval Intelligence Courses at Pearl 
Harbor, HI. He served during World War II, attaining the rank of Chief 
Petty Officer in the Naval Reserve.
  He was elected to represent the people of Guam and serve in the 4th 
Guam Legislature. His experience as a senator enabled him to further 
serve the people as a member of several governmental councils. He was a 
member of the Territorial Planning Commission, the Bureau of Planning 
Council, the Manpower Resource and Development Council, the Seashore 
Protection Agency, and the First Constitutional Convention. At various 
times, he served as Center Director, Program Director, and Executive 
Director of the Government of Guam's Office of Economic Opportunity. He 
also served as Executive Director of the 17th Guam Legislature.
  In addition to his government service, Senator Nededog also worked in 
the private sector. He was the general manager of the Kaneohe Venetian 
Manufacturing Co. in Hawaii, the sales and promotion manager of the 
Marianas Electric and Supply Co., and the general manager of Universal 
Insurance and Realty Co.
  The Senator was also active in community organizations. He was a 
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post at Pearl Harbor, HI. 
In addition, he was active with the Kaneohe Welfare Association and 
OEO, 9th District. In his desire to help the youth and be a role model, 
he worked with the Boy Scouts Committee, Troop 5 at Mount Carmel Parish 
in the village of Agat. He also served as Scout Master for Troop 113, 
St. Ann's Parish at Kaneohe, HI.
  The passing of the late Senator Jose Charfauros Nededog is a loss 
felt by the whole island. On behalf of the people of Guam, I offer my 
condolences and join his widow, the former Josefina Torres, and their 
children, Joseph, George, Melvin, Franklin, Kathleen, and Jocelyn, in 
mourning the loss of a husband, a father, and fellow legislator and 
servant to the people of Guam. Adios, Senator Nededog.

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