[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 84 (Monday, June 13, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1072]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING 50 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE BY THE FILIPINO LADIES 
                          ASSOCIATION OF GUAM

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 2011

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Filipino Ladies 
Association of Guam (FLAG) for their years of exemplary service to our 
community. Founded in 1962, FLAG has worked to foster unity and 
friendship amongst Filipinas throughout Guam by promoting the 
traditions and values of the Filipino culture. The organization has 
also worked to address the needs of our island community through 
volunteer services.
  For 50 years, FLAG has been instrumental in contributing to our local 
community through volunteer efforts, educational assistance, and 
fundraising projects for local charities. FLAG has contributed to 
national charities such as the American Red Cross, American Cancer 
Society, Salvation Army, and local non-profit organizations such as 
Erica's House Family Visitation Center, Alee Shelter, Sanctuary 
Incorporated, Carmelite Sisters, the University of Guam, and our local 
hospital. FLAG's efforts have been an asset our community, especially 
for our island's women and children.
  I congratulation the Filipino Ladies Association of Guam on their 
50th Anniversary, and I commend them for their years of humanitarian 
service and efforts in helping Guam's community. I also commend the 
efforts of the Board of Trustees, executive officers, members, and 
volunteers who have dedicated and contributed their time in promoting 
Filipino culture and values over the last five decades. I look forward 
to many more years of service as we commemorate the hard work and 
contributions of the Filipino Ladies Association of Guam.

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