[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E65-E66]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PACIFIC DAILY NEWS

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                          HON. JAMES C. MOYLAN

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 22, 2026

  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate a 
remarkable milestone, the 75th anniversary of Pacific Daily News, known 
across Guam for generations simply as PDN.
  For seventy-five years, PDN has chronicled life in Guam. Since its 
founding in 1950, it has stood as our island's paper of record, 
documenting our triumphs, our trials, and the everyday moments that 
define who we are as a people.
  PDN emerged in the postwar era, at a time when Guam was rebuilding, 
redefining itself, and finding its voice in the modern world. In those 
early years, the paper helped connect families and lay the foundation 
for a more engaged and informed public. As Guam moved toward greater 
self-government, as new institutions took shape, and as our island 
evolved, PDN was there, recording history right as it unfolded.
  PDN reported on the passage of the Organic Act, the growth of our 
civilian government, and the transformation of Guam from a war-scarred 
territory into a vibrant, modern community. It documented the rise of 
new industries, the opening of schools and hospitals, and the changing 
rhythms of island life. Page by page, year by year, PDN became a living 
archive of Guam's story.
  Through typhoons and tragedies, elections and celebrations, conflicts 
and recoveries, PDN has remained a constant and reliable source of 
information, reporting from the front lines often when conditions were 
difficult and information scarce. In those moments, PDN helped our 
growing community stay informed, connected, and grounded.
  At the same time, PDN has celebrated our joys. It has told the 
stories of our graduates and champions, our cultural festivals and 
community milestones. It has highlighted the achievements of our 
students, athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs. It has preserved the 
voices of our elders and the aspirations of our youth. PDN has helped 
ensure that Guam is not invisible. It has given our island a platform, 
a mirror, and at times, a conscience. It has carried local concerns 
into the public and helped connect Guam to the wider world. For many 
beyond our shores, PDN has been their first window into life on our 
island.
  Behind every headline is a team of dedicated professionals, reporters 
who chase the story, photographers who capture history in a single 
frame, editors who shape the narrative, and staff who work long hours 
to make sure each edition reaches readers. Their work often happens 
quietly, under tight deadlines and with limited resources, but its 
impact is felt across the island every day.
  Journalism is not easy work. It requires persistence, integrity, and 
a willingness to ask hard questions. It demands accuracy in moments of 
urgency and fairness in moments of disagreement. Over 75 years PDN has 
carried that responsibility on behalf of the people of Guam.
  In an era of rapid change, shifting media landscapes, and growing 
challenges for local journalism nationwide, PDN's endurance is a 
testament to both resilience and relevance. Seventy-five years in the 
industry is a measure of trust earned, credibility built, and service 
rendered.

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  Today, we honor not only an institution, but the generations of 
people who sustained it. We honor the stories that have been told, the 
history that has been preserved, and the countless readers who have 
turned to PDN to understand their world.
  I congratulate Pacific Daily News on its 75th anniversary and thank 
them for their enduring service to our island. May PDN continue to 
inform, challenge, and serve our community for many years to come.

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