[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 106 (Thursday, July 26, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1444-E1445]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE 2000 GOVERNOR OF GUAM'S EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM AWARD 
                                WINNERS

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2001

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, the governor of Guam, acknowledges the 
hard work of government of Guam employees. The governor's employee 
recognition program, better known as the Excel Program, is the highest 
and most competitive employees awards bestowed by the governor--
showcasing outstanding employees and programs within the government of 
Guam.
  Local governmental agencies and departments participate in this 
program. Awardees are chosen within each department's nominees for a 
number of occupational groups. These groups range from clerical to 
labor and trades to professional and technical positions. The various 
awards reflect individual and group performance, valor, sports, 
community service, cost savings, and integrity.
  My sincerest congratulations go to this year's awardees. I urge them 
to keep up the good work. I am pleased to submit for the Record the 
names of this year's outstanding employees.

            THE WINNERS FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN 2000


                  INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD

       Medium Dept./Agency: Kenneth G. Castro, Social Worker III, 
     Department of Youth Affairs.
       Large Dept./Agency: Lydia C. Cruz, Chamorro Language and 
     Culture Specialist, Department of Education and Susie Reyes 
     Wells, Administrative Assistant, Guam Memorial Hospital 
     Authority.


                              SILENT ONES

       Small Dept./Agency: Benny C. Cruz, Engineer III, Guam 
     Environmental Protection Agency.
       Medium Dept./Agency: Edgardo D. Retumban, Customs & 
     Quarantine Officer II, Customs & Quarantine Agency.
       Large Dept./Agency: Shirley Movida, Nursing Assistant, Guam 
     Memorial Hospital Authority.
       Large Dept./Agency: Advanced Life Support, Guam Fire 
     Department.


                COST SAVINGS/INNOVATIVE IDEA OF THE YEAR

       Medium Dept./Agency: Residential Substance Abuse Program, 
     Department of Corrections.
       Large Dept./Agency: Alvin M. Razon, Engineer II, Guam Power 
     Authority.


                            INTEGRITY AWARD

       Joaquina Meno, Youth Service Worker I, Department of Youth 
     Affairs.


                       FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

       Connie C. Benavente, Private Secretary, Department of 
     Public Works


                        MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

       Ricky P. Mendiola, Customs & Quarantine Officer III, 
     Customs & Quarantine Agency.


                        SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR

       DPW Sports Team, Department of Public Works.


           PHYSICAL FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAM OF THE YEAR

       Vincent S.N. Perez, Customs & Quarantine Agency.


                     EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

       Yukiko Inoue, PH.D., Assistant Professor, Foundation & 
     Educational Research, University of Guam.


                           PHOTO OF THE YEAR

       Public Service & Children: Martha T. Tenorio, Department of 
     Education.
       Public Service & The Elderly: Christina Sablan, Governor's 
     Office.
       Public Service & Our Environment, Christina Sablan, 
     Governor's Office.
       Funny Moments of Public Servants: John T. Muna, KGTF.
       Public Service is Wonderful: Christina Sablan, Governor's 
     Office.

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                           SILVER STAR MEDAL

       Dr. Ron McNinch, Assistant Professor, University of Guam.


                            LIFESAVING MEDAL

       Joseph J. Aguon, Utility Worker, Guam Power Authority.
       Lillian O. Guerrero, Employment Program Administrator, 
     Department of Labor.
       Jesse A. Tainatongo, Firefighter I, Guam Fire Department.


                           COMMUNITY SERVICE

       Annie P. Roberto, Program Coordinator III, Department of 
     Public Health & Social Services.


                            UNIT OF THE YEAR

       Small Dept./Agency: Guam Aquaculture Development & Training 
     Center, Department of Commerce.
       Division of Support Services for Individuals with 
     Disabilities, DISID.
       BRAC Division, Guam Economic Development Authority.
       Medium Dept./Agency: Residential Substance Abuse Treatment 
     Unit, Department of Corrections.
       Large Dept./Agency: Agat Fire Station #5, Platoon ``B'' 
     Personnel, Guam Fire Department.


                         DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR

       Small Dept./Agency: Guam Visitors Bureau.
       Medium Dept./Agency: Department of Youth Affairs.
       Large Dept./Agency: Guam Police Department.


                      PROJECT/PROGRAM OF THE YEAR

       Small Dept./Agency: South Pacific Regional Environmental 
     Program Ministerial Conference, Guam Environmental Protection 
     Agency; 13th Guam Micronesia Island Fair, Guam Visitors 
     Bureau; and KGTF Ready to Learn Service, KGTF.
       Medium Dept./Agency: Special Projects Work Detail (Hagatna 
     Detention Facilities), Department of Corrections; Customs/
     Freight Forwarder Task Force, Customs & Quarantine Agency; 
     and Youth Crime Watch Program, Department of Youth Affairs.


                  PHOTO OF THE YEAR (BEST OF THE BEST)

       Christina Sablan, Governor's Office: Public Service & The 
     Elderly and Public Service & Our Environment.


                   EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR

       DPW Sports Association, Department of Public Works.


                          EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

       General Clerical: Cheryl B. Peralta, Clerk II, Department 
     of Public Health & Social Services.
       Typing & Secretarial: Barbara Ann C. Sanchez, Secretary I 
     (Typist), Department of Public Works.
       Keypunch & Computer Operations: John A.P. Borja, 
     Teleprocessing Network Coordinator, Guam Telephone Authority.
       Office Management & Miscellaneous Administrative: Donny S. 
     Sisior, Administrative Assistant, Department of Public Works.
       General Administration & Management Systems Analysis: Gemma 
     B. Johnston, Budget Analyst, Guam Power Authority.
       Program Administration: Christina Garcia, Industry 
     Development Specialist, Guam Economic Development Authority.
       Accounting & Fiscal: Lilian Babauta, Accounting Technician 
     III, Guam Telephone Authority.
       Personnel Administration, Equal Employment & Public 
     Information: Grace O. Garces, Public Information Officer, 
     Guam Environmental Protection Agency.
       Computer Programming & Analysis: Arden B. Bonto, Computer 
     Systems Analyst II, Guam Telephone Authority and Shelia F. 
     Compton, Program Coordinator II/Computer Systems Analyst, 
     Department of Public Health & Social Services.
       Statistics & Economics: Teresita B. Rosario, Research & 
     Statistics Analyst II, Guam Telephone Authority.
       Legal: Elizabeth T. Cruz, Legal Counsel, Guam Environmental 
     Protection Agency.
       Community & Social Services: Christine San Nicolas, Social 
     Worker II, Department of Public Health & Social Services.
       Employment Service & Related: Victoria Mafnas, Employment 
     Development Worker II, Department of Labor.
       General Education: Rowena Dimla, Teacher IV, Department of 
     Education.
       Compliance Inspection/Enforcement: Ricky P. Mendiola, 
     Customs & Quarantine Officer, III, Customs & Quarantine 
     Agency.
       Public Safety: John S. Tyquiengco, Police Officer II, Guam 
     Police Department.
       Securities & Correction: Leodegario M. Buan, Detention 
     Facility Guard, Department of Corrections.
       Photography, Crafts & Graphic Arts: Frank C. Perez, Graphic 
     Artist Technician II, Department of Education.
       Environmental Health: Roland Gutierrez, Public Health 
     Inspector II, Department of Public Health & Social Services.
       Technical & Professional Engineering: Nelson C. Yap, 
     Engineer II, Guam Telephone Authority.
       Planning: Raymond J. Aflague, Planner IV, Guam Memorial 
     Hospital Authority.
       Wildlife, Biology, Agricultural Science & Related: Jeffery 
     P. DeSoto, Plant Protection & Quarantine Officer I, 
     Department of Agriculture.
       Crime Scene & Related Technical: Monica P. Ada, Criminalist 
     I, Guam Police Department.
       Nursing & Detail Hygiene: Lea Bolano, Nurse Aide II, 
     Department of Public Health & Social Services.
       Nutrition & Health Education: Angelita E. Cruz, Dietetic 
     Technician, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority.
       General Domestic & Food Service: Edith Palma, Food Service 
     Worker, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority.
       Custodial: Johnny Quidachay, Housekeeper I, Guam Memorial 
     Hospital Authority.
       Labor, Grounds & Maintenance: Alfredo C. Fresnoza, Utility 
     Worker, Department of Public Works.
       Equipment Operation & Related: Lewis T. Cruz, Acting 
     Equipment Operator Leader II, Department of Public Works.
       Mechanical & Metal Trades: Edward P. Cruz, Auto Mechanic 
     II, Department of Public Works.
       Building Trades: Richard A. Quintanilla, Jr., Carpenter 
     Leader, Department of Public Works.
       Power System Electrical: Edwin B. Senato, High Voltage 
     Cable Splicer/Electrician II, Guam Power Authority.
       Telephone Installation & Maintenance: John B. Angoco, Jr., 
     Switching Technician II, Guam Telephone Authority.
       Electronics & Related Technical: Anthony C. Flores, 
     Communication Technician II, Guam Power Authority.


                         SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR

       Keypunch & Computer Operation: Jimmy A. Pinaula, Computer 
     Operations Supervisor, Guam Power Authority.
       Office Management & Miscellaneous Administrative: Rosario 
     U. Perez, Administrative Office, Guam Environmental 
     Protection Agency.
       General Administration & Management Systems: Ann Marie San 
     Agustin, Administrative Office, Guam Telephone Authority.
       Program Administration: Alma Javier, Program Coordinator 
     III, Guam International Airport Authority.
       Personnel Administration, Equal Employment & Public 
     Information: Mary A. Cruz, Personnel Services Administrator, 
     Guam Telephone Authority.
       Computer Programming & Analysis: John J. Cruz, Jr., P.E., 
     Systems Planning Supervisor, Guam Power Authority.
       Community & Social Services: Edward H. Taitano, Social 
     Service Supervisor I, Department of Youth Affairs.
       Public Safety: Joseph S. Carbullido, Police Officer III, 
     Guam Police Department.
       Technical & Professional Engineering: Domingo S. Cabusao, 
     Police Officer III, Guam Environmental Protection Agency.
       Planning: Cynthia L. Naval, Planner IV, Department of 
     Public Health & Social Services.
       Crime Scene & Related Technical: Rose A. Fejeran, 
     Criminalist III, Guam Police Department.
       Nursing & Dental Hygiene: Janice L.S. Yatar, Community 
     Health & Nursing Services Assistant Administrator, Department 
     of Public Health & Social Services.
       Nutrition & Health Education: Elsie Romero, Clinical 
     Dietitian I, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority.
       General Domestic & Food Service: Rodolfo Frianeza, Cook II, 
     Guam Memorial Hospital Authority.
       Labor, Grounds & Maintenance: Gerald O. Javier, Maintenance 
     Supervisor, Guam International Airport Authority.
       Equipment Operations & Related: John D. Charfauros, Acting 
     Equipment Operator Supervisor, Department of Public Works.
       Mechanical & Metal Trades: Dora J. Cruz, Planner Work 
     Coordinator (Equipment Maintenance), Port Authority of Guam.
       Telephone Installation & Maintenance: Malcolm Cepeda, 
     Acting Switching Equipment Supervisor, Guam Telephone 
     Authority.


                          MANAGER OF THE YEAR

       Small Dept./Agency: Bernard T. Punzalan, Administration & 
     Operations Manager, Guam Economic Development Authority.
       Medium Dept./Agency: Gerald W. Davis, Chief of Division of 
     Aquatic & Wildlife Resources, Department of Agriculture.
       Large Dept./Agency: Arthur U. San Agustin, MHR, 
     Administrator of Division of Senior Citizens, Department of 
     Public Health & Social Services.


                         MERIT CUP LEADER AWARD

 (Best of the best among the outstanding Supervisors & Managers of the 
                                 year)

       Gerald W. Davis, Chief of Division of Aquatic & Wildlife 
     Resources, Department of Agriculture.


                        MERIT CUP EMPLOYEE AWARD

     (Best of the best among the outstanding Employees of the year)

       Roland Gutierrez, Public Health Inspector II, Department of 
     Public Health & Social Services.
       Cheryl B. Peralta, Clerk III, Department of Public Health & 
     Social Services.

     

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