[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 7, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1885]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

  (Mr. Moylan of Guam was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate national teachers 
week and to express my deepest gratitude to the dedicated and 
hardworking educators who shape the minds and futures of our next 
generation.
  Teachers are the heart of our schools and the soul of our 
communities. In Guam, like every other corner of America, we see that 
every day. Our educators in the Guam Department of Education wear many 
hats. They are not only teachers but mentors, counselors, coaches, and 
role models.
  This past year, our teachers have faced enormous challenges such as 
recovering from the effects of typhoons and teaching in aging and 
damaged infrastructure. Despite this, our teachers have remained 
committed to our students and to the mission of education.
  As a member of the Education and Workforce Committee, I am committed 
to ensuring our teachers get the support and resources to succeed.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank every teacher in Guam and across the country for 
going to work with dedication and love. I thank them for investing in 
the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and changemakers.


     Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate May as Asian 
American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
  This month, we honor the cultures, histories, and contributions of 
AAPI communities across the United States, and especially in places 
like my district of Guam.
  In Guam, we are surrounded by the heritage of Asian and Pacific 
Islander cultures every day. From our CHamoru traditions to our rich 
multicultural identity, many cultural aspects are woven into every part 
of island life. From language and family to service and resilience, 
Guam's people have answered our Nation's call in times of war and 
peace, contributed to our economy, enriched our culture, and stood as a 
strategic cornerstone in the Pacific.
  As I stand here today representing the island of Guam, I am committed 
to ensuring that our voice on the national stage is seen, heard, and 
respected.
  This AAPI Heritage Month, let us celebrate the differences that 
strengthen us and reaffirm our commitment to creating communities that 
bring people together here, across the Pacific, and in Guam.

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