[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 93 (Wednesday, June 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E785]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FRANCISCO ``FRANK'' C. BLAS

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2018

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Francisco ``Frank'' C. Blas. Frank was a proud son of Guam and 
faithful public servant. He served as a Guam Mayor of the village of 
Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon from 2005 to 2013. Frank was born on February 17, 
1942 and passed away on May 16, 2018 at the age of 76.
  Frank was the son of Tomas Leon Gurrero Blas and Maria Castro Blas. 
He was one of 17 children and a member of Guam's greatest generation 
who survived the occupation of Guam during World War II. Frank 
graduated from George Washington High School in 1962 and attended the 
Guam Community College and the University of Guam. He then graduated 
from the Navy Apprentice Program in 1969.
  In his first term as mayor, Frank established the Tamuning Skate 
Park. He was instrumental in cleaning up illegal trash dump sites, and 
putting a stop to illegal dumping throughout the village. Frank led the 
village of Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon through many community events and 
cleanups, and refurbished the senior citizens center and gymnasium. 
Frank was also very involved in the local community and volunteered his 
time with many organizations. He served as president of the U.S. Navy 
Moral & Welfare Association, vice president of the Central Little 
League Baseball, coach and manager for PWC Baseball League, president 
of Hafa Adai Kiwanis International Club, vice president of Tumon Parish 
Council Blessed Diego San Vitores Catholic Church, and so many more 
civic organizations.
  I am deeply saddened by the passing of Francisco ``Frank'' C. Blas 
and I join the people of Guam in celebrating his life. He was a 
dedicated public servant who worked to improve our village of Tamuning-
Tumon-Harmon, and the broader community during his tenure.
  I extend my condolences to his children and their families. He will 
be deeply missed, and his memory will live on in the hearts of the 
people of Guam.

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