[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 122 (Wednesday, October 4, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1678-E1679]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         FOREMOST FOODS ON GUAM

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 4, 2000

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 50th anniversary of 
Foremost Foods on Guam. For five decades, Foremost has been at the 
forefront in providing goods and services to the people of Guam. The 
company's products were first introduced to local households in 1950, 
when former Governor Carlton Skinner asked International Dairy Supply 
Company to supply Guam's civilian population with dairy products. Two 
years earlier, International Dairy was awarded a contract to produce 
goods exclusively for military personnel. Blue Seal milk products were 
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sold at local stores and Guam schools began receiving half-pints of 
milk for lunch programs.
  On February 12, 1951, International Dairy Supply Company was issued a 
Guam business license and, by 1955, the company was producing a 
thousand gallons of milk a day for civilian consumption. At the time, 
the staff consisted of 11 production personnel, 5 maintenance staffers 
and 3 drivers. In 1961, the Blue Seal milk trademark was replaced with 
the familiar ``F'' logo denoting Blue Seal's relationship with the 
parent company, Foremost Dairies. by 1965, Foremost Dairies had become 
the company's sole shareholder.
  In the 1960's, milk, vanilla ice cream, and Coca-Cola were Foremost's 
bestsellers on Guam and in the Northern Marianas. As consumer 
lifestyles became more active and sophisticated, Foremost catered to 
local tastes. Through the years, low-fat skimmed products, Diet Coke, 
fat-free milk, yogurt and Crystal Clear Drinking Water have found 
popularity among island consumers.
  From a handful of employees in the 1950's, Foremost Foods and Coco-
Cola Beverage Company, Guam, now employs a full time staff which mans 
two 8-hour shifts at their state-of-the-art plant in Upper Tumon. In 
addition, a technical staff supervises and maintains equipment 24 hours 
a day, 7 days a week. Under the capable direction of Paul Boon, who 
became the company's president 7 years ago, Foremost has continued a 
tradition of dedication and support for its employees. Veteran 
employees can attest to the company's concerns towards its workers 
through their training and development programs and their salary and 
benefits packages.
  Over the years, Foremost has also been an active supporter of 
community programs, activities and events. The company has supplied 
products to numerous races and tournaments. It sponsors major events, 
such as the prestigious Asian Professional Golf Association Tournament, 
and provides corporate encouragement to community endeavors, such as 
Sanctuary Inc., the American Cancer Society, Goodwill Industries of 
Guam, Inc., and the Guam Chapter of the American Red Cross. However, 
the cooperative spirit between Foremost and the community is best 
demonstrated in times of contingency, such as typhoons. During such 
times, Foremost employees switch to round-the-clock production 
preparing basic supplies, such as ice and water, in order to meet the 
needs of island residents.
  For the past 50 years, Guam and the Northern Marianas have enjoyed 
quality products provided by Foremost Foods. On behalf of the people of 
Guam, I commend the company for its contribution to our community and 
our economy. I congratulate Foremost Foods and join them in celebrating 
their 50-year anniversary on Guam. I hope that the next 50 years would 
bring continued success to Foremost Foods and its employees.
  At this point, I would like to submit, for the Record, the names of 
veteran employees who, through the years, have made great contributions 
towards the success of the company.

       33 Years: Narciso M. Ibit, Production Supervisor; 31 Years: 
     Eduardo G. Merto, Dairy Specialist II; 27 Years: Hermie L. 
     Loria, Production Supervisor; 26 Years: Benjamin M. Peralta, 
     Engineering Technician I; Danilo E. Tucio, Dairy Specialist 
     III; 25 Years: Joseph E. Collado, Chief Engineer; Arturo 
     Hippolito, Dairy Specialist II; Marcelo Carlos, Jr., CSR 
     Crystal Clear; Luis Gonzales, Production Manager; Carlos 
     Nucum, Engineering Technician II; Bartolome Andres Dairy 
     Specialist II; Efren Silva, Engineering Tech I; Tommy 
     Sangalang, Dairy Specialist II; Teodor Agsalud, Warehouse 
     Specialist II; 24 Years: Natalio I. Esperosa, Dairy 
     Specialist I; Mateo D. Ulanday, Dairy Route Sales 
     Representative; Cerilio Danila, Dairy Specialist III; Jose 
     Ferrer, Dairy Route Sales Representative; 23 Years: Rudolfo 
     De Guzman, Dairy Specialist II; Leo Bustillo, Warehouse 
     Specialist II; Augusto Perez, Engineering Technician III; 
     Luther Umayam, Auto Mechanic I; Alberto Valencia, Engineering 
     Technician I; 22 Years: Manuel Alvarez, Crystal Clear 
     Supervisor; Jose Agahan, Warehouse Specialist II; 20 Years: 
     Romualdo Dela Cruz, Engineering Leadman IV; 19 Years: 
     Federico Ventura, Preseller (Dairy); Erlo Torres, Dairy 
     Specialist II; 15 Years: Reynaldo Dimla, Engineering Clerk; 
     Samuel Agsalud, Dairy Specialist III; 14 Years: Rogelio 
     Almeria, Auto Mechanic II; 13 Years: Zaldy Ponce, Warehouse 
     Specialist II; Benson Ayson, Dairy Route Sales 
     Representative; Rodolfo Paulino, QA Manager; Luzviminda 
     Fellone, Lab Technician II; Elmer Escalera, Dairy Specialist 
     II; Eddie Salonga, Dairy Route Sales Representative; 12 
     Years: John Panaguiton, Dairy Route Sales Representative; 
     Eloison Galang, Coke Vending Sales Representative; Antonio 
     Pehipol, Dairy Specialist IV; Amante Velasco, Dairy 
     Specialist III; Roger Tiong, Dairy Route Sales 
     Representative; Salvador Tarape, Dairy Route Sales 
     Representative; 11 Years: Gil David, Warehouse Specialist II; 
     Jose Canovas, Preseller (Dairy); Edgar Llarenas, Coke 
     Technician III; Joveneil Eugenio, Lab Technician I.

     

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