[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 101 (Tuesday, June 23, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E947]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JACK SANTOS SHIMIZU

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 23, 2015

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of my dear friend Jack Santos Shimizu. Mr. Shimizu served our island 
and country faithfully and passed away on June 5, 2015 at the age of 
75.
  Jack was born on March 23, 1940 to Joaquin Torres Shimizu and Ana 
Santos Shimizu. He grew up in the village of Dededo and was a member of 
the first graduating class of Santa Barbara Catholic School. As a 
child, Jack survived the Japanese occupation of Guam during World War 
II and was a member of Guam's greatest generation. He joined the United 
States Navy in 1957 at just 17 years old. Jack served in the U.S. Navy 
for 28 years before retiring as Master Chief Petty Officer in July 
1985.
  Upon retiring from the Navy, Jack returned to Guam and settled in 
Latte Plantation in the village of Mangilao. He continued a life of 
service to our community and served in several positions in the 
Government of Guam. He was appointed the Chief of Police of the Guam 
Police Department and the Director of the Guam Department of 
Corrections.
  Most notably, Jack dedicated much of his time to helping veterans. He 
was instrumental in founding the Guam chapter of the Military Order of 
the Purple Heart (MOPH). Jack was the current Commander of the Asia-
Pacific Military Order of the Purple Heart. He devoted his time to 
carry out the mission of the MOPH to foster an environment of goodwill 
and camaraderie among combat wounded veterans, promote patriotism, 
support necessary legislative initiatives, and most importantly, 
provide service to all veterans and their families. Jack was active in 
promoting the organization to Purple Heart recipients and making them 
aware of services that were available to them. He, along with other 
members would visit homebound residents to assess their needs and offer 
assistance. He would also lead the organization in fundraising to 
assist other charitable organizations. Additionally, Jack volunteered 
his time at the Veterans Affairs Office in Asan. He will be remembered 
as a loving and giving man who was always willing to help others.
  I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Jack Santos Shimizu, and I 
join the people of Guam in celebrating his life and recognizing his 
dedicated service to Guam and our country. My thoughts and prayers are 
with his wife, Teresita Quintanilla Shimizu, his children, family, 
loved ones and friends. He will be missed, and his memory will live on 
in the hearts of the people of Guam.

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