[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 29, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E49]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GUAM HILTON RESORT AND SPA

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 29, 2002

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, Conrad Hilton began his famous career by 
renting out rooms in the San Antonio adobe house where he grew up. He 
officially entered the hotel business in 1919 when he took over a small 
hotel in Cisco, Texas. Today, the name ``Hilton'' has become synonymous 
to the word ``hotel'' with their coast-to-coast operations in the 
United States as well as in Spain, Turkey, Cuba, Egypt, and many other 
nations.
  As with its sister facilities throughout the world, the Hilton Guam 
Resort and Spa, now celebrating its thirtieth anniversary, has made an 
indelible mark on the island's tourism industry as well as the local 
community. A partner in the island's development, Guam Hilton became 
the first international deluxe hotel to build facilities on the island 
in 1972, as Guam's tourism industry was still in its earliest stage. 
Over the next thirty years, the hotel has expanded its operations at 
its original location in Tumon Bay, the center of the island's tourist 
trade. From its initial 250 guest rooms with three food and beverage 
outlets, the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa is now comprised of three main 
buildings housing 687 guest rooms along with seven Food and Beverage 
outlets. Nestled on 32 acres of prime beachfront property, the 
restaurant facilities within the hotel complex offers health conscious 
menus which has recently been added to their unique tropical cuisine.
  Sport enthusiasts for years have taken advantage of the Hilton's 
sports programs and facilities. Their tennis facilities feature five 
night lighted courts. A variety of programs are available for novices 
and advanced players along with supervised activities and exercise 
programs for all ages. A state-of-the-art fitness club with saunas, a 
water park, jacuzzi, a children's playground and activities room, 
jogging and walking trails, and a private beach club offering a variety 
of watersports equipment rental have also been made available to 
guests. Major tourist attractions, diving, deep-sea fishing and world 
class golf facilities may also be conveniently arranged through the 
hotel's tour desk representatives.
  A wide range of spa activities, massage therapies, body treatments 
and salon services complement the sports and leisure activities. 
Patrons can relax in idyllic surroundings while trained hands of the 
Mandara spa staff provide soothing services in an unhurried fashion. 
Professional consultants from the Adventist Medical Services are also 
available to administer health programs.
  On Valentine's Day of 1997, overlooking a spectacular view of the 
island's most popular spots, Two Lovers Point and Tumon Bay, the first 
wedding at the newly opened wedding chapel, St. Grace by the Sea was 
held. Later that year, the hotel's 25th Anniversary was celebrated by 
the first ever laser light show on Guam with the event's proceeds going 
to local non-profit organizations such as Guma Mami, the Guam Chapter 
of the American Cancer Society and the American Red Cross.
  For the past three decades, the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa has been a 
main contributor in the development and progress of the island's 
tourism industry. Through the years, Hilton has made great 
contributions and provided innovations that make Guam extraordinary and 
more appealing to both its residents and visitors. Under the able 
leadership of Mr. Manfred Pieper, I expect and I am assured that Hilton 
will continue to build upon its thirty-year legacy. On behalf of the 
people of Guam, I offer my congratulations to the management and 
employees of the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa on their 30th anniversary.

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