[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 17, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H150]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING PETER RICHARD SGRO

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Guam 
(Mr. Moylan) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to honor the 
life and legacy of the late Peter Richard Sgro, who sadly left this 
world on January 9. Peter was iconic on so many levels that his 
outside-the-box vision and drive to effectuate change will be deeply 
missed.
  As an attorney, Peter always believed in seeking justice for his 
clients. He never walked away from a fight if he knew that virtue 
needed to prevail, and in his case, virtue certainly always prevailed.
  As the chairman of the board of the Guam Chamber of Commerce, Peter 
evidenced that he was an advocate for small businesses, particularly 
the little guy. He stood with them to challenge policies that would 
raise the cost of doing business, and his relentlessness ensured that 
he wouldn't sit down until compromises were made.
  As a businessman, Peter was a visionary, and this was clear when he 
worked aggressively to bring a private hospital to open its doors in 
Guam. Peter understood the necessities to improve and expand healthcare 
for families, and whenever we drive by the Guam Regional Medical City 
in the northern part of Guam, we can evidently see Peter's legacy on 
display.
  For all the roles Peter embraced to help Guam prosper over the 
decades, there was none that he enjoyed more than being a father to 
Christopher, Matthew, Katarina, and Maria, and a grandfather to 
Ricardo, Natalia, and Mila. They were his foundation, his purpose, and 
his pride. My heart and my deepest condolences go out to them in this 
trying time.
  In 2022, as a Guam senator, I had the honor of recognizing Peter and 
his legacy as his company, International Group, Inc., was celebrating 
an anniversary. I am saddened that in such a short period of less than 
2 years, I am recognizing him under a different set of circumstances.
  Mr. Speaker, of behalf of a thankful Nation and an appreciative 
island of Guam, I honor the life and legacy of Peter Richard Sgro and 
thank him for his many contributions to our island community. He will 
be dearly missed. Adios to my friend, until we meet again.

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