[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 16, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2404]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                  RECOGNIZING MAYOR ERNEST CHARGUALAF

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Guam 
(Mr. Moylan) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. MOYLAN. Madam Speaker, I rise in recognition of Mayor Ernest 
Chargualaf, who is retiring this year after over a decade of public 
service. Having been elected in 2008, Mayor Chargualaf holds the 
distinction of being the mayor of the southernmost village of Guam, the 
village of Malesso.
  Mayor Chargualaf's history of service dates back to his time working 
for the Government of Guam. A lifelong public servant, Mayor Chargualaf 
was previously the Youth Center Supervisor with the Department of Parks 
and Recreation and held several positions at the Public Defender 
Corporation.
  A few of his accomplishments during his tenure include: securing over 
200 new crypts at the cemetery, completing the long-awaited land 
exchange for 32 families in the Land for the Landless program, 
repairing the community center, dedicating and renaming the pier park 
as the Malesso Veterans Sons & Daughters Pier Park, and the placement 
of four government lots behind the mayor's office.
  Present day, Mayor Chargualaf is known for his leadership abilities, 
generosity, and his tenacity in advocating for the people of Malesso. 
He and his team continue to commit their time to ensuring there are 
programs for the elderly and sports activities for the youth.
  I will certainly remember him as a gifted public servant who could 
make a village a family and carry out the spirit of ``harmony,'' 
``inafa' maolek.''
  I would like to personally thank Mayor Chargualaf for his unwavering 
dedication and commitment to Malesso and its residents. I wish him the 
best in his retirement and thank him for his many years of service. I 
am confident his legacy will inspire future leaders to come. 
``Hooray,'' ``Biba,'' Mayor Chargualaf. ``Hooray,'' ``Biba,'' Malesso.

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