[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 73 (Thursday, May 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E980]
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                   TRIBUTE TO MR. SHAWN MICHAEL BLAS

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 15, 2003

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Mr. Shawn Michael 
Blas for completing his undergraduate degree in Criminology, with a 
minor in Psychology, at the University of New Mexico.
  The Criminology major at the University of New Mexico is one of the 
most highly regarded programs of its kind in the nation. I am proud of 
Shawn for his tremendous achievement and his many long hours of study 
in order to earn this prestigious degree. Shawn was always a diligent 
student and outstanding member of the community while growing up on 
Guam. In fact, he was valedictorian of his graduating class at 
Evangelical Christian Academy in Chalan Pago, Guam in 1999. It is no 
surprise that he has excelled at the college level, and I have no doubt 
that he will continue to serve the community as he pursues his career 
in law enforcement
  I also want to take the time to commend Shawn's parents, Frances and 
Danny Blas of Dededo, Guam, whom I have known for many years. They have 
been mentoring and supportive parents to Shawn, their youngest son, and 
they have every reason to be proud of his achievement.
  Today I join with Shawn's family and friends in congratulating him on 
his accomplishment and in wishing him the very best in his future 
endeavors.

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