[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 60 (Friday, April 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E460]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING MS. KRISTINE LUJAN ON RECEIVING THE 2018 SMALL BUSINESS 
 ADMINISTRATION'S WOMEN IN BUSINESS CHAMPION OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR GUAM

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 13, 2018

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend and congratulate 
Ms. Kristine Lujan on receiving the 2018 Small Business 
Administration's Women in Business Champion of the Year Award for Guam. 
Kristine is being honored for her work as an advocate for women 
entrepreneurs and for having fulfilled a commitment to the advancement 
of women's business ownership. Kristine is a self-made and self-taught 
business leader who is a compelling presence in the local community.
  Kristine is the Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations at 
Triple J Enterprises, which holds many familiar brands such as Suzuki, 
Ford, Mazda, Kia, Honda and Acura. Triple J Enterprises has grown 
significantly in its scope and geographic coverage, and has also 
acquired franchise rights for Hertz Rent A Car in Micronesia and 
several popular restaurants. Triple J Enterprises has acknowledged 
Kristine for her positive attitude and contributions that have been 
invaluable to their organization. The leadership of Triple J 
Enterprises has recognized Kristine for her innovative thinking and 
vision will continue to enhance the strategic direction and probability 
of Triple J Enterprises' group of companies.
  Kristine has been a champion for women in small business and has 
served as a founding member and the chairwoman of the Guam Chamber of 
Commerce Business Women's Network. She has been an integral part of 
organizing and sponsoring networking events and annual job fairs. She 
has helped initiate many other programs to benefit women in business 
and our youth through the teaching of life skills and improving job 
opportunities. The group has been able to identify, nurture and 
encourage growth among women-owned businesses.
  Kristine has demonstrated effectiveness in improving the environment 
for the creation and expansion of businesses owned and operated by 
women through her involvement in Junior Achievement Guam. Kristine 
works with preparing young people to succeed and provides real world 
business practices to bridge theory with challenges of real time 
operations. She has assisted with the organization of Professional 
Development Symposium to showcase learning skills for young women and 
men while framing their experience with professional development 
networking.
  Additionally, Kristine is actively involved in many non-profit and 
charitable organizations, including the Guam Red Cross, the Guam 
Memorial Hospital Volunteers Association, the Guam Peace Council, Youth 
for Youth Live Guam, Guam Young Professionals, Asia Pacific Association 
for Fiduciary Studies, Boy Scouts of America, UOG Endowment Foundation, 
American Cancer Society, Duk Duk Goose, Inc., Inetnon Gef Pago Cultural 
Arts Program and the Filipino Community of Guam. Kristine's assistance 
and involvement in these organizations provides mentorship to women and 
the opportunity for them to lead.
  I congratulate Ms. Kristine Lujan on receiving the 2018 Small 
Business Administration's Women in Business Champion of the Year Award 
for Guam. I join the people of Guam in commending her for her award and 
thanking her for her many contributions to our island community.

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