[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 80 (Thursday, May 11, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H2251-H2252]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ON GUAM

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Guam 
(Mr. Moylan) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, as we observe National Nurses Week, I rise 
to honor our medical professionals on Guam and the incredible work they 
do for our island community.
  Nurses are an integral part of our healthcare system, providing 
patients with compassionate care and support. Shown next to me are some 
of Guam's nurses tending to the well-being of our island residents.
  As the backbone of our healthcare system, nurses work tirelessly 
around the clock to ensure everyone receives the best possible 
treatment.
  Oftentimes, they sacrifice their own well-being and comfort to 
provide excellent care to their patients. This can mean working long 
hours, dealing with difficult individuals, or managing stressful 
situations.
  Not to forget, on Guam and everywhere else, nurses were at the 
forefront of the fight against COVID-19, putting their own lives at 
risk to save others.
  Today and every day, we honor our nurses for their hard work and 
dedication.
  Happy National Nurses Week.


        Celebrating Guam Chamber of Commerce's 99th Anniversary

  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, this past weekend, the Guam Chamber of 
Commerce celebrated its 99th anniversary. That is nearly a century of 
promoting the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the 
island of Guam.
  The Guam Chamber of Commerce has taken the initiative in extending 
and fostering trade and commerce on island, developing and protecting 
the many industries that call Guam home, advocating for probusiness 
policies, and providing forums for business entities to grow.

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  Their Armed Forces Committee has tirelessly continued a decades-long 
tradition of walking the Halls of Congress and knocking on doors to 
promote mutually beneficial and responsible military growth in Guam.
  As someone who has spent many years in the private sector and proudly 
sat on the board of directors of this prestigious organization many 
years ago, it is my honor to stand here in these sacred Halls of 
democracy to congratulate the Guam Chamber of Commerce on their 
historic milestone of celebrating 99 years.
  On behalf of a thankful nation and island, I commend them for their 
many services toward both Guam's business community and the people of 
Guam.


              Honoring and Recognizing Guam's Centenarians

  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, as our island and Nation celebrate and honor 
our senior citizens, or manamko, as we refer to them back home, I will 
to take this time to recognize a handful of centenarians on Guam, who 
will be celebrating a birthday spanning 100 years or older this year.
  This list includes:
  Ms. Rosario Flores Leon Guerrero, who is celebrating her 103rd 
birthday.
  Ms. Teodora Andrada, who is celebrating her 102nd birthday.
  Ms. Josefina de la Concepcion Diaz, who is celebrating her 101st 
birthday.
  Ms. Lillian Leon Anderson is celebrating her 100th birthday this 
year.
  Also celebrating birthday No. 100 is Ms. Magdalena Perez Taitano 
Fausto.
  Sadly, we recently lost Ms. Victoria Robeniol Rebugio, who would have 
celebrated her 101st birthday in December of this year.
  On behalf of a great nation and a loving island community, and from 
these sacred Halls of democracy and history, please join me in honoring 
Guam's centenarians and wishing them a happy birthday.

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