[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 15, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H3212-H3213]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Guam 
(Mr. Moylan) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of National 
Police Week.
  As a Nation, we pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have 
lost their lives while performing their duties. We honor their 
commitment, bravery, and selflessness in protecting and serving our 
communities.
  The sacrifices made by these officers extend far beyond their own 
lives, affecting the lives of their spouses, children, and extended 
family members who will forever carry the weight of their loss.
  We are thankful for the service they gave, the courage they 
exhibited, and the example they set. We honor their legacy and 
commitment to protecting and serving communities across the Nation.
  As the crime rates seem to skyrocket across the Nation, including in 
my district, the territory of Guam, our police officers' duties become 
even more critical to every one of our jurisdictions. National Police 
Week gives us the chance to show our gratitude to those officers who 
continue to safeguard our streets and neighborhoods.
  Pictured next to me are several officers from the Guam Police 
Department who serve as the backbone of our island's fight against 
crime. It is not uncommon for them to respond to calls with little to 
no information on what they are walking into, yet they do so with 
courage.
  Additionally, our police department has been quite understaffed to 
combat the level of crime we are experiencing, yet they still manage to 
provide effective service and public safety. This is why we have 
submitted CPF requests for patrol cars, mobile commands, and other 
necessities to better equip our men and women in blue.
  Our officers work long hours, put their lives on the line, and are 
always willing to go the extra mile to ensure our island residents are 
okay. Often this is a challenging job that takes a toll on one's 
physical and mental state, but I am here to ensure that they are 
recognized and appreciated for their

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service and sacrifice. Today and every day we honor their commitment, 
bravery, and selflessness in protecting and serving our communities.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank the men and women in blue.


              Paying Tribute to Dr. Ralph Guerrero Sablan

  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to an 
influential figure from my district who has made extraordinary 
contributions to the field of medicine, the late Dr. Ralph Guerrero 
Sablan.
  Dr. Sablan sadly left this Earth several weeks ago and was well known 
throughout Guam as a talented physician through his exceptional skills, 
compassionate care, and unwavering dedication to his patients.
  Dr. Sablan became interested in medicine after experiencing a life-
threatening situation early in life. His uncle, Dr. Ramon Sablan, who 
was the first Chamorro physician, saved his life. This incident 
instilled in him a lifelong passion for pursuing a career in medicine.
  Upon completing medical school, Dr. Sablan joined the United States 
Navy. He was stationed at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego and 
provided medical services at Camp Pendleton. He was soon transferred to 
the U.S. Naval Hospital on Guam.
  From 1968 to 1969, Dr. Sablan was deployed to Vietnam where he served 
in Da Nang and Saigon. He received the National Defense Service Medal, 
the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Navy Unit Commendation. Upon request 
from Delegate Antonio B. Won Pat, Dr. Sablan was reassigned to U.S. 
Naval Hospital in Guam in 1970.
  After 20 years of service, Dr. Sablan retired from Guam's U.S. Naval 
Hospital. In his last tour of duty, he served as the executive officer 
and chief of clinical services. Following that, he practiced an 
additional 30 years as the sole dermatologist for Guam, the 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Micronesia.

  As a skilled and distinguished physician on the island of Guam, Dr. 
Sablan has been a shining example of loyal devotion to duty and 
service.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor him today and pay tribute to his 
exemplary military service, leadership, and life's work to the people 
of Guam.
  May he rest in peace.

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