[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  RECOGNIZING EDUARDO ILAO ON RECEIVING THE 2013 U.S. SMALL BUSINESS 
      ADMINISTRATION'S FAMILY-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS AWARD FOR GUAM

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2013

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend and congratulate 
Mr. Eduardo Ilao on being awarded the 2013 U.S. Small Business 
Administration's Family-Owned Small Business Award for Guam. Mr. Ilao 
is the president of Johndel International, Inc. dba JMI-Edison E.R. 
Ilao & Associates, Inc.
   Johndel International, Inc. dba JMI-Edison was founded in 1978 by 
Mr. Ilao's father Mr. John M. Ilao. Today, Johndel International, Inc. 
dba JMI-Edison is led by Mr. John Ilao's children: Eduardo, John Jr., 
and Beth. Johndel Incorporated dba JMI Edison comprises four separate 
companies offering products and services to the industrial, commercial, 
and medical industries serving Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern 
Marianas, the Federated States of Micronesia, the republic of the 
Marshall Islands, and the Philippines.
   At the young age of 16, Eduardo and his brother John worked at their 
family's motor rewinding business. Their introduction to their father's 
business began by sweeping the floor, cutting paper, and performing 
other necessary tasks associated with and necessary to the motor 
rewinding business. His father's work ethic and tireless commitment to 
satisfying his customers became the foundation for Edward's education 
in successful business practices. He was inspired by his father's work 
ethic and tireless commitment to satisfying his customers. Edward knew 
that his father was the ultimate perfectionist and that his business 
motto was, ``whatever you decide to do, do it right the first time.''
   Because of their hard work, the Ilao family's modest motor rewinding 
business grew into one of Guam's successful family corporations, and, 
in 1987, when his father retired, Eduardo seamlessly stepped up to the 
plate. He now leads the JMI Edison group companies with the assistance 
of his younger siblings, John and Beth, and a dedicated team of loyal, 
long-time employees.
   Eduardo is a 1983 graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology 
where he earned a B.S. in electrical engineering. In 1986, the Illinois 
Institute of Technology awarded Eduardo a Master of Science degree in 
electrical engineering. Returning to Guam and his family business, 
Eduardo passed the Professional Engineer examination and was issued his 
license as a professional electrical engineer in Guam, the CNMI, and 
California. Eduardo and his wife Genilie Ilao have been married for 
over 24 years and they have five children: Geneveive, George, Gerilyn, 
John Edward, and Gemilie.
   Like his father, Eduardo is an active member in our island 
community, participating in philanthropic organizations, government 
service, business associations, and professional societies. He 
previously served as the Chairman of the American Red Cross from 2004 
to 2007. He has been a board member of the American Red Cross since 
2002 and served as its Chairman from 2004 to 2007. He is the President 
of the Batangas and Southern Tagalog Association (BASTA), a board 
member of the Guam Girl Scouts, a member of the Filipino Community of 
Guam, and helped in fundraising efforts for the Ajuda Foundation. He is 
also active in numerous government service agencies. He was previously 
the Vice Chairman of the Board of the Guam Power Authority, he was on 
the Board of Trustee for the Guam Community College (GCC), he is a 
board member of the GCC Endowment Foundation and he is a board member 
of the Port Authority of Guam. Eduardo is also a member of Guam's 
business associations, specifically, the Guam Chamber of Commerce, the 
Guam Contractors Association, and the Guam Hotel and Restaurant 
Association. His participation in professional societies include: 
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), Guam Society of 
Professional Engineers (GSPE), Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), 
American Solar Energy Society (ASES), National Fire Protection 
Association (NFPA), and the American Association of Radon Scientists 
and Technologists.
   Eduardo has extensive experience in the design, construction, 
management, financing, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and 
repairs of a wide array of Electrical Engineering projects and systems. 
He has expertise in Power, Computer Engineering, Control Systems, and 
most especially, Electro-Mechanical Machines. He is a Professional 
Electrical Engineer, a Certified Energy Manager, a Certified Energy 
Auditor, and a Licensed General and Specialty Contractor.
   I congratulate Eduardo Ilao on receiving the 2013 U.S. Small 
Business Administration's Family-Owned Small Business Award for Guam. I 
join the people of Guam in commending him for his award and thanking 
him for his contributions to our community.

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