[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E499]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      COMMEMORATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GUAHAN LIONS CLUB

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 12, 2017

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend and congratulate 
the Guahan Lions Club as they celebrate 25 years of public service to 
the people of Guam. The Guahan Lions Club was established in 1992 by a 
group of business people, teachers, accountants, engineers, and 
government and private employees who shared a common desire to give 
back to our community. Throughout its rich history, the Guahan Lions 
Club has championed numerous causes and donated thousands of dollars in 
support of charitable organizations.
  The Guahan Lions Club was charted by the International Association of 
Lions Clubs on March 23, 1992, and since then the club has advocated 
for numerous causes and donated thousands of dollars in support of 
charitable organizations. They were critical to the passage of local 
legislation, Guam Public Law 23-27, that sought to combat graffiti, and 
they held an island-wide ``Graffiti Wipe-out Camapaign'' to remove 
graffiti throughout Guam and ensure that the island was clean. They 
have also been strong supporters of the Salvation Army, Guma 
Trankilidat, the Guam Memorial Hospital, St. Dominic Home Care, as well 
as numerous other community and non-profit organizations. They have 
also joined other Lions Clubs in Guam and throughout the region in 
sharing their knowledge and expertise on ways to improve local 
communities.
  I join the people of Guam in thanking all members of the Guahan Lions 
Club for their invaluable work to our community. I especially 
congratulate the Guahan Lions Club's charter members--Evelyn Angeles, 
Cely Aquino, Thelma Barrozo, Fely Co, Monito Co, Bella Duplito, 
Fernando Duplito, Aida Fernandez, Fred Flores, Mirasol Flores, Rose 
Hidalgo, Nydia Llarenas, Cely Nisperos, Romy Nisperos, Lulu Oliamot, 
Rolly Ricabar, Yolly Ricabar, Nora Sicad, Bernie Tiong, Lath Tiong, 
Emelio Uy and Gloria Villanueva--for their foresight and diligence in 
creating the foundation for their success.
  On behalf of the people of Guam, I congratulate the Guahan Lions Club 
on their 25 years of service and look forward to continued success in 
the future.

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