[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 17, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2453]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION GUAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Guam 
(Mr. Moylan) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to honor and recognize 
the Guam Chamber of Commerce who this year are celebrating their 100th 
anniversary.
  The Guam Chamber of Commerce has and continues to be the voice of 
economic growth in Guam. An advocate for enhancement of small 
businesses, an organization which promotes opportunities for employers 
and employees alike, an association of like-minded business entities 
focused on improving industries and a leadership which expands on 
professionalism, the Guam Chamber of Commerce is an icon of commerce 
within the Marianas and Pacific region in general.
  On behalf of the House of Representatives, I would like to 
congratulate president, Catherine Castro; chairman of the board, Ernie 
Galito; and board of directors of the Guam Chamber of Commerce, along 
with hundreds of businesses and organizations who comprise of their 
membership on the celebration of their 100th anniversary.
  We thank them for fostering commerce activity in Guam over the past 
10 decades and look forward to decades more of their dedication toward 
our island's economic growth.


                      Recognizing Melissa Savares

  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Mayor Melissa 
Savares as she serves her final term as mayor of Dededo, Guam.
  For close to two decades, Melissa has dedicated herself to the 
betterment of families, youth, and ``the elderly,'' ``manamko,'' 
residing across Guam's largest village.
  Savares' history of service includes her time as president of the 
Mayors' Council of Guam, a board member of the Guam Community Health 
Centers, a commissioner on the Serve Guam Commission-AmeriCorps 
program, and a member of the Civilian-Military Task Force, among other 
things.
  Mayor Savares is a powerhouse in her community and is widely known 
across the island for her heart, for public service, and her efforts in 
preventing crime in the village.
  Under her leadership, the Dededo Municipal Planning Council has 
sponsored youth sports teams and initiatives such as Youth Drug-Free 
Summer Basketball League, Student Robotics, and Real World Design 
Challenge, to name a few.
  I would like to thank Mayor Savares for her commitment to the village 
of Dededo and wish her the very best in retirement. Her departure from 
the office would undoubtedly be felt, but I am certain she has laid a 
solid foundation for continued growth and development in Dededo to 
come.

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