[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 35 (Thursday, March 15, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E381-E382]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF GUAM'S EXEMPLARY JUNIOR ROTC UNITS

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 15, 2001

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to offer words of 
praise and commendation for the three student cadet units of the U.S. 
Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program on Guam. 
These deserving units, based at George Washington High School in 
Mangilao, Southern High School in Santa Rita, and Simon Sanchez High 
School in Yigo, have all been recently bestowed the designation of 
``Honor Unit with Distinction'' following formal evaluation on the part 
of senior ROTC officers. This recognition is the third consecutive time 
that Guam's units have been awarded high marks of excellence from Cadet 
Command.
  As part of the formal tri-annual certification process, officers from 
the U.S. Army ROTC Cadet Command, Fourth Region Headquarters, in Fort 
Lewis, Washington, recently conducted thorough on-site inspections of 
Guam's Junior ROTC units. Rigorous review of several critical areas, 
including cadet participation and performance, records and 
administration, public affairs and recruiting, training management, 
supply and logistics and school support were undertaken during this 
extensive inspection process. Cadets were responsible for briefing the 
inspection officers. Their performance was scrutinized and examined 
based on the Army's standards. The results yielded superior rating for 
the cadets, indicating that they executed their briefings well and were 
solid in drill and ceremony, curriculum knowledge, supply room 
inspection, and management.
  This news is further testament to the success of the Junior ROTC 
program and the

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positive impact it has on the young men and women who choose to 
participate. Every year, Mr. Speaker, I am fortunate enough to have the 
opportunity to meet with the cadets and cadre of Guam's Junior ROTC 
units here in Washington. They make their annual journey each Fall to 
visit our Nation's capital city and learn about the legislative 
process. I have witnessed first-hand their remarkable growth and enjoy 
engaging in dialogue with them about their educational experiences.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with these thoughts in mind and in proud 
recognition of their accomplishments, that I offer a whole-hearted 
congratulations to the young men and women of Guam's U.S. Army Junior 
Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program. Their accomplishments 
and efforts are to be lauded and appropriately acknowledged. I am 
honored to have been invited to speak at their upcoming Military Ball 
this Saturday, the 17th of March. I accepted their invitation without 
hesitation and look forward to personally meeting each one of the 
cadets and cadre to share in celebration of their success.
  These distinguished cadets deserve our praise, our thanks, and our 
continued support. May the Junior ROTC Program continue to motivate 
young people to be better citizens. Mr. Speaker, I commend the Junior 
ROTC cadets and cadre on Guam. We on Guam are proud of their 
achievement. They have set the example for other units throughout the 
Nation to emulate. I urge them to keep up the good work and always 
remember the values instilled and skills acquired through participation 
in this invaluable program.

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