[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 30 (Friday, February 13, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E281]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   HONORING THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICE OF ALFRED SAN NICOLAS FLORES

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 13, 2009

  Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
service of Alfred San Nicolas Flores, a former Guam Senator who passed 
away on February 6, 2009 at the age of 93. Alfred, known as ``Davy 
Crockett'' to family and friends, was devoted to his community and will 
be remembered for his public service and his love of farming.
   Born on June 20, 1916 to Jose Duenas Flores and Rafaela San Nicolas, 
Alfred was raised by his step-mother Margarita Flores in the village of 
Inarajan. He became a Lancheru, or ``rancher,'' farming his family's 
land and raising cattle. He later established the Flores Poultry Farm 
which became a major supplier of fresh eggs to Guam's civilian and 
military communities.
   Alfred entered public service, first as an Assemblyman in the Guam 
Congress, and later as a six term Senator in the Guam Legislature. He 
promoted agriculture by establishing a special water rate for farmers 
and establishing a crop insurance program. He also authored legislation 
to create low and moderate income housing subdivisions. In 1976 he was 
elected to the office of Commissioner (Mayor) of Inarajan. Senator 
Flores was a founding member of the Democratic Party of Guam and he was 
known for his fiery campaign speeches.
   Alfred Flores served on the Selective Service Board, the Guam 
Housing and Urban Renewal Authority Board of Directors, the Guam 
Farmers Cooperative Association, and the Soil and Water Conservation 
District. He was active in his village church, St. Joseph's Parish in 
Inarajan. He also mentored young men by volunteering with the Boy 
Scouts of America.
   Senator Alfred Flores was a dedicated public servant who made many 
lasting contributions to our community. He was recognized later in life 
as a Master Lancheru for his contributions to preserving traditional 
farming. My heartfelt condolences are with his wife Ester, their 
children Lucille, May, Fred, and Roy and his extended family and 
friends. He will be dearly missed.

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