[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 26, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E952]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF JESUS DIAS PEREZ

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 26, 2010

  Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
Jesus Dias Perez, a resident of Guam who on Sunday, May 16, 2010, 
celebrated his 90th birthday.
  Jesus was born on May 16, 1920, in the village of Agana to Felix 
Flores Perez and Josefa Diaz. In 1941, Jesus enlisted in the U.S. Navy 
where he would go on to serve in World War II and the Korean War. He 
retired in 1961, having attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer.
  He continued his commitment to public service after his retirement 
from the Navy, going to work for the County of San Diego, California. 
There, he supervised the County's Juvenile Ranch Facility, a correction 
and rehabilitation center for troubled youth. Jesus was committed to 
helping young adults get a second chance and a fresh start in life. 
Jesus also was an active member of the San Diego Elk's Lodge and 
participated in the Elks Club's chapter in Chula Vista. Jesus completed 
numerous community service projects on behalf of our nation's veterans.
  Despite living thousands of miles from his home on Guam, Jesus 
continued to contribute to the Guam community, opening his home to 
family, friends, fellow veterans, and patients from Guam receiving care 
at San Diego medical facilities.
  Jesus was married to the late Margaret Chamberlain and has one 
daughter, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
  Today, I commend Jesus Perez for his lifetime of service to Guam, our 
community, our veterans, our youth, and our nation. I also join with 
his family and friends in congratulating him on his 90th birthday. We 
appreciate his contributions to our nation and our community.

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