[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 48 (Wednesday, April 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E537-E538]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HONORABLE ADRIAN C. SANCHEZ

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 4, 2001

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to make note of the recent 
passing of the Honorable Adrian C. Sanchez, a distinguished member of 
the Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth Guam Legislatures. He leaves 
behind his widow, Young, his children Doris, Diana, Josephine, and 
Adrian.
  Senator Sanchez was bom on September 26, 1919 in the village of 
Hagatna--the son of Simon Angeles and Antonia Cruz Sanchez. A product 
of the Guam public school system, he attended Padre Palomo Elementary, 
Leary Middle School and Seaton Schroeder Junior High School. He later 
received an Associate's Degree in Public Administration from the 
University of Guam and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration 
from the Western States University.
  His diverse and distinguished career began prior to World War II when 
he worked as a surveyor for the local Department of Records and 
Accounts. Between 1936 and 1938, he was employed as a school teacher by 
the Department of Education. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 
1938 and served until his retirement in 1964. While in the Navy, he had 
the chance to serve in various capacities. He was the School 
Administrator for the Northern Marianas immediately after World War II 
and he also served as a member of the President's staff from 1958 until 
1964. A veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, he 
attained the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer--the highest enlisted 
rank in the United States Navy.
  Upon his retirement, Senator Sanchez came back to Guam and was 
employed as the Assistant Director for the Department of Public Health 
and Social Services. Prior to his election to the Guam Legislature in 
1970, he also served as Director of the Guam Department of Corrections 
and Deputy Director of the Guam Department of Public Works.
  Senator Sanchez held office for three consecutive terms. As a 
Senator, he was known for his dedication towards the proliferation of 
the local culture. He is credited for having a day set aside to 
commemorate Guam's initial contact with European culture. Through his 
efforts, Discovery Day is now a local holiday celebrated with much 
fanfare in the village of Umatac.
  Although the Senator retired from public service in 1976, his 
interest in the island's affairs led to memberships in a number of 
Government of Guam boards and commissions. He was appointed to the 
Territorial Planning Commission, the Guam Commission of Public Safety, 
the Guam Visitor's Bureau and the Guam Banking Commission. In addition 
to this, his civic and community involvement included active 
participation with the Guam Chapter of the American Cancer Society, the 
TB & Health Association, the Sons and Daughters of Guam Club in San 
Diego, the Guam Press Club, the Young Men's League of Guam, the 
Tamuning Church Holy Name Society and the Former Senators Association. 
As a military veteran, he also held memberships with the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars, the Fleet Reserve Association and the Guam Navy Club.
  Having been a real estate broker and investor since 1970, Senator 
Sanchez was also a respected member of the local business community. He 
was affiliated with the Guam Board of Realtors, the National 
Association of Realtors, the Environmental Assessment Association, the 
International Institute of Valuers and the National Association of 
Review Appraisers and Mortgage Underwriters.
  His dedication towards conveying the unique story of his people led 
Senator Sanchez to author a number of books. ``Two Lovers Point'' was 
published in 1971. Its second edition ``Two Lovers Point or Puntan Dos 
Amantes'' was released in 1991. In 1990, he wrote ``The Chamorro Brown 
Steward'' and his autobiography, ``Dano I.'', was published in 1993. 
For his work and accomplishments, Senator Sanchez received numerous 
awards--the most notable of which was the Governor's Lifetime Art 
Award.
  Senator Adrian C. Sanchez leaves a great legacy of service and 
devotion to the island and people of Guam. A noted figure in field of 
education, military and public service, his accomplishments provide 
inspiration to us and

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the generations yet to come. His perseverance and energy will forever 
live in our hearts. We will miss him. Adios, Senator Sanchez.

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