[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 44 (Friday, March 14, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E431]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING DOLORES ``LALING'' McDONALD PANGELINAN ON BEING NAMED 
       THE 2008 HOME-BASED BUSINESS CHAMPION OF THE YEAR FOR GUAM

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 14, 2008

  Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Dolores ``Laling'' McDonald Pangelinan on being named the 
United States Small Business Administration 2008 Home-Based Business 
Champion of the Year for Guam.
  Mrs. Pangelinan began her business 1986 when she made the decision to 
retire from her full-time career to remain at home with her ailing son. 
As she still needed to supplement the family income while being her 
son's caregiver, Mrs. Pangelinan decided to put her baking and party 
planning knowledge to work from home. With a strong customer base of 
people familiar with her culinary talents, Mrs. Pangelinan was able to 
successfully launch ``Special Events by Les Papillon.''
  Over 20 years later, Special Events by Les Papillon has become one of 
Guam's most successful home-based businesses. It has developed into a 
full-service party business offering cake decorating, floral 
arrangement, event planning, special functions organization, and prop 
background setting. Mrs. McDonald's home continues to serve as the 
headquarters, but is now equipped with multiple kitchens, extensive 
storage space, and a commercial van to service client needs.
  Mrs. Pangelinan's success is well-deserved, and reminds us of the 
hard work ethic and family pride that our community holds so dearly. 
With this, I proudly congratulate Dolores ``Laling'' McDonald 
Pangelinan for her national recognition as United States Small Business 
Administration 2008 Home-Based Business Champion of the Year for Guam.

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