[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E558]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE LIFE OF DAVID THOMAS PANGELINAN PEREZ

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                   HON. AUMUA AMATA COLEMAN RADEWAGEN

                           of american samoa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 10, 2026

  Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of David 
Thomas Pangelinan Perez, who passed away on February 16, 2026. He is 
preceded by his wife, Maria Luisa Cruz Paulino, to whom he was married 
for 53 years; and survived by seven children, fifteen grandchildren, 
seventeen great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. David 
was born in Guam on August 19, 1937. He retired as a Department of the 
Army civilian after 35 years of service, traveling on assignment in 
Asia, Europe, and throughout the U.S. After retiring he worked with the 
government of the Federated States of the Micronesia living in Pohnpei, 
and then in Guam and Tinian as an elementary school and Chamorro 
language teacher. He was one of the founding members of the Guam 
Society of America in Washington, D.C., serving as both president and 
treasurer. He was a WWII history buff and enjoyed watching Japanese 
historical dramas and Sumo. He was also his family's de-facto record 
keeper, with an extremely knowledgeable memory of the ``Gollo'' family 
genealogy. David was a bright and affable man, always able to bring 
smiles to those around him. He was a dear friend to me, as was his 
wife, Maria. I cherish his memory and kindness as he goes to his final 
resting place alongside her. He was beloved by many and will be sorely 
missed.

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