[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 127 (Wednesday, September 26, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1746]
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            POPOY ZAMORA'S RETIREMENT AS HOST OF BUHAY PINOY

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 26, 2001

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend and congratulate 
Popoy Zamora, a distinguished community leader, for his achievements 
and his well-earned retirement as host of the Guam television program, 
Buhay Pinoy.
  Our geographic location on Guam makes us a true melting pot. Within 
our small island, the many variations of eastern and western thought 
and cultures meet and coexist in a state of cooperation and harmony. It 
is, however, the diversity and interesting aspects of these particular 
cultures that has made Guam the special place that it is today. 
Achieving unity while focusing upon diversity is no simple task. 
Community leaders like Popoy Zamora greatly contribute in making this 
possible.
  For the past twenty-seven years, Popoy worked hard to produce a 
weekly television program which highlights the interests and activities 
of the Filipino community on Guam. In a market where it is mostly 
difficult to locally sustain a cultural and ethnic program, Popoy had 
great success in keeping the pulse of his viewers. To keep his show 
interesting, Popoy brought in guests from the local community as well 
as personalities and politicians from the Philippines. Through his 
show, he was able to promote Filipino culture, increase the involvement 
in community activities of Filipinos on Guam and remind us all of the 
strong friendship and close relations between the United States and the 
Philippines. His eagerness and perseverance made all this possible.
  For all his work and dedication, we, in Guam are most thankful. Upon 
his retirement, I offer my congratulations for his distinguished career 
and my personal commendation for a job well-done. On behalf of the 
people of Guam, I wish him the best on his well-earned retirement and 
all the luck in his future endeavors. Tauspusong pasasalamat, Popoy.

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