[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 74 (Friday, May 25, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E978]
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                          HONORING LILLI PEREZ

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 25, 2001

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this occasion to 
congratulate Lilli Perez lyechad on the publication of her new book 
entitled An Historical Perspective of Helping Practices Associated with 
Birth, Marriage and Death Among Chamorros in Guam.
  A native of Guam, Lilli earned her bachelor's degree in Social Work 
from the University of Guam. She holds a masters degree in Human 
Relations from the University of Oklahoma and was awarded a Ph.D. by 
the Bryn Mawr College, Graduate School of Social Work and Social 
Research in Pennsylvania. Her areas of concentration include mental 
health, family dynamics and the significance of cultural explication. 
For almost two decades, she closely worked with numerous Native 
American community groups focusing particular attention on Pacific 
Islanders.
  Lilli is currently employed as an extension agent by the Cooperative 
Extension Service at the University of Guam. She is a member of the 
Guam Association of Social Workers, the National Association of Social 
Workers, the Council on Social Work Education, and the National Network 
for Collaboration. On a part-time basis, she also provides services as 
an individual, marriage, and family therapist--concentrating her 
efforts on ``atrisk'' populations.
  The sociological discussions brought about by Lilli in this book will 
bring about knowledge and understanding about Guam's culture and 
traditions. This goes a long way towards getting the professional and 
academic communities acquainted with the unique situation and needs of 
Chamorros in Guam. I applaud her efforts and urge her to keep up the 
good work.

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