[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 37 (Thursday, March 1, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E247]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FRANCISCO CHARGUALAF MENO

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2018

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Francisco C. Meno. Francisco was a proud son of Guam, faithful 
public servant, and a dear friend. He was born on November 28, 1939 to 
Felipe Q. and Fidela Chargualaf Meno, and he passed away on February 6, 
2018 at the age of 78.
  Francisco graduated from George Washington High School and went on to 
marry the love of his life, Rosa Rivera Meno. Together with Rosa, 
Francisco cared for his children and provided for his family. He was a 
member of Guam's greatest generation who survived the occupation of 
Guam during World War II. Francisco went on to serve our local 
community as a fire fighter with the Guam Fire Department. He was 
fondly known as ``Chief,'' served in the Guam Fire Department for 
thirty years, retiring in 1988 as the department's Fire Chief.
  In addition to his career as a fire fighter, Francisco was a skilled 
carpenter, mason, and fisherman. He was recognized by the Guam Council 
on the Arts and Humanities Agency as a Master of Chamorro Tradition as 
a ``Master Kakahat Sagualle'' or ``Master Hut Builder.'' Francisco's 
huts were a part of many special celebrations throughout the island. He 
also graciously passed on his knowledge of hut building to all those 
who were willing to learn. Francisco was a firm believer of the need to 
pass down the traditions and culture of the Chamorro people. He also 
gave his time and talent to build many things for his village parish of 
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Inarajan.
  Francisco's true passion in life was fishing. Francisco was known as 
a skilled fisherman and always shared his catch with family and 
friends. His involvement in village events and service in public safety 
were testaments of his leadership and commitment to the community of 
Guam.
  I am deeply saddened by the passing of Francisco C. Meno, and my 
thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones and friends. I 
join the people of Guam in celebrating his life and remembering his 
many contributions to our island and his village of Inarajan. I extend 
my condolences to his wife Rosa, their children Frank, Joseph, Rosanne, 
Kurt, Brian, Dorinda, Melanie, Roderick, Vanessa, and numerous 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be deeply missed, and 
his memory will live on in the hearts of the people of Guam.

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