[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 18] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages 26708-26709] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]EXCEL PROGRAM FOR GOVERNMENT OF GUAM EMPLOYEES ______ HON. ROBERT A UNDERWOOD of guam in the house of representatives Monday, October 25, 1999 Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, the governor of Guam, Carl T.C. Gutierrex, acknowledges the hard work of government of Guam employees. The governor's employee recognition program, better known as the Excel Program, is the highest and most competitive employee awards bestowed by the governor. This program showcases the outstanding employees and programs within the government of Guam. Over 60 governmental agencies and departments participate in this program. Awardees are chosen within each department's nominees for 55 occupational groups. These groups range from clerical to labor and trades to professional and technical positions. The various awards reflect individual and group performance, valor, sports, community service, cost savings, and integrity. My sincerest congratulations go to this year's awardees. I urge them to keep up the [[Page 26709]] good work. I am pleased to submit for the Record the names of this year's outstanding employees. Inspiration and Encouragement Award Small Dept./Agency: Lucina Leon Guerrero, Vocational Rehabilitation Worker, DISID Medium Dept./Agency: Lt. Kenneth R. Paulino, Customs and Quarantine Officer Supervisor, Customs and Quarantine Agency Large Dept./Agency: Eulalia Harui-Walsh, Social Worker II, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Silent Ones Small Dept./Agency: Mary J. Sebastian, Administrative Services Officer, Military Affairs Medium Dept./Agency: Gerard V. Aflague, Customs and Quarantine Officer III, Customs and Quarantine Agency Large Dept./Agency: Susie B. Reyes-Wells, Administrative Assistant, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Community Service--Annie P. Roberto, Program Coordinator III, DPHSS Female Athlete of the Year--Arleen M. Sahagon, Electric Meter Reader Supervisor, Guam Power Authority Male Athlete of the Year--Kenneth Rios, Control Operator, Guam Power Authority Sports Team of the Year--Guam Customs Golf Team, Customs and Quarantine Agency Livesaving--Lillian S.N. Opena, Employment Program Administrator, Department of Labor Integrity--Diogenes L. Tamondong, International Auditor, Guam Power Authority manager of the year Small Dept./Agency: Bernard Punzalan, Administrator and Operations Manager, Guam Economic Development Authority Medium Dept./Agency: Lillian S.N. Opena, Employment Program Administrator, Department of Labor Large Dept. Agency: Daniel P. Astroga, Personnel Services Administrator, Department of Administration cost savings/innovative idea of the year Small Dept./Agency: Vera L.F. Dela Crus, Word Processing Secretary II, Military Affair Medium Dept./Agency: Mary A. Kolski, Chemical Dependency Treatment Specialist III, Department of Corrections Large Dept./Agency: Bradley A. Hokanson, Program Coordinator IV, Guam Police Department project/program of the year Small Dept./Agency: Guam Big Summer Festival Street Party, Guam Visitors Bureau Medium Dept./Agency: Youth & Family Outreach Program, GHURA Large Dept./Agency: Liheng Famagu'on, Department of Education unit of the year Small Dept./Agency: Division of Support Services, DISID Medium Dept./Agency: Guam-Hawaii Medical Referral Office, Governor's Office Large Dept./Agency: Building Construction & Facility Maintenance, DPW department of the year Small Dept./Agency: Guam Economic Development Agency Medium Dept./Agency: Department of Youth Affairs Large Dept./Agency: Department of Public Works Recognition of Former Outstanding Employee--Ana Artero, Library Technician II, Department of Education Employee of the Year General Clerical: Cheryl B. Peralta, Clerk III, DPHSS Typing & Secretarial: Jessica Q. Chong, Word Processing Secretary II, Customs & Quarantine Agency Keypunch & Computer Operations: Johns A. P. Borja, Teleprocessing Network Coordinator, GTA Office Management & Miscellaneous Administrative: Mercy Santiago, Administrative Assistant, Guam Economic Development Authority Real Estate Registration and Taxation: Francisco T. Cepeda, Land Agent II, DPW Purchasing, Surplus Property, Supply & Related: Velma L. Camacho, Buyer I, UOG General Administration & Management Systems Analysis: Deborah Chu, Research Officer, Guam Economic Development Authority Program Administration: Bernard Lastimoza, Program Coordinator I, GHURA Accounting & Fiscal: Mary A. Mantanona, Accounting Technician II, AHRD Personnel Administration, Equal Employment & Public Information: Grace O. Garces, Public Information Officer, Guam EPA Computer Programming & Analysis: Patricia C. Dulla, Programmer/Analyst I, GPA Community & Social Services: Rosemarie D. Nanpie, Social Worker III, Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling Psychology & Related: Mary Korski, Chemical Dependency Treatment Specialist III, DOC Employment & Service Related: June R. San Nicolas, Employment Development Worker II, AHRD Library Science & Related: Roque Iriarte, Library Technician II, UOG Public Safety: Joseph R. Meno, Police Officer II, GPD Security & Correction: Tommy King Corrections Officer I, DOC Technical & Professional Engineering: Roselle Guarin, Engineer I, Guam EPA Planning: Edwin G. Aranza, Planner II, Guam EPA Wildlife, Biology, Agricultural Science & Related: Victor P. Camacho, Biologist I, Department of Commerce Labortory Services: Victoria Cinco, Hospital Laboratory Technician III, Guam Memorial Authority Crime Scene & Related Technical: Monica P. Ada, Criminalist I, GPD Nursing & Dental Hygiene: Jennifer Rosario, Staff Nurse II, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Custodial: Andres S. Bautista, Maintenance Custodian, DPW Equipment Operation & Related: Francis G. Salas, Equipment Operator Leader, GPA Mechanical and Metal Trades: John S. Angoco, Auto Mechanic II, DPW Building Trades: Joe Antonio, Maintenance, DYA Power System Electrical: Jose S.N. Cruz, Substation Electrician II, GPA Plant Operations: Gregorio T. Quitano, Plant Maintenance Mechanic II, GPA Electronics and Related Technical: Shane Hernandez, Electronic Technician II, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority. Supervisor of the Year Keypunch & Computer Operations: Christian Quitugua, Computer Operations Supervisor, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Office Management & Miscellaneous Administrative: R. Gregory Sablan, Loan Officer, Guam Economic Development Authority Real Estate Registration & Taxation: Sharon C. Rodriguez, Acting Deputy Civil Registrar, Depart of Land Management General Administration & Management Systems Analysis: Cecilia D. Javier, Administrative Officer, Department of Public Works Program Administration: Robert R. Kelley, Program Coordinator IV, Department of Public Health & Social Services Accounting & Fiscal: Reynaldo I. Dayson, General Accounting Supervisor, Guam Power Authority Youth Services & Related: Alber Buendicho, Youth Service Supervisor, Department of Youth Affairs Public Safety: Bonnie A. C. Suba, Police Sergeant I, Guam Police Department Security & Correction: June D. P. Aguon, Correction Supervisor II, Department of Corrections Technical & Professional Engineering: Perlita L. Sucgang, Engineer II (Acting Engineer Supervisor), Department of Public Works Planning: Jordan Kaye, Chief Planner, Guam Environmental Protection Agency Laboratory Services: Glendalyn Pangelinan, Hospital Laboratory Technician III, Guam Memorial Hosptial Authority Crime Scene & Related Technical: Rose M. A. Fejeran, Criminalist III, Guam Police Department Nursing & Dental Hygiene: Melinda Treluas, Community Health Nurse Supervisor I, Department of Public Health & Social Services Labor, Grounds & Maintenance: Eleanor F. Borja, Solid Waste Management Assistant Superintendent, Department of Public Works Equipment Operation & Related; Benny C. Salas, Cargo Checker Supervisor, Port Authority of Guam Mechanical and Metal Trades: Vicente C. San Nicolas, Heavy Equipment Supervisor, Department of Public Works Building Trades: Silvester T. Mendiola, Painter Supervisor, DPW Power System Electrical: Norman P. Mesa, Line Electrician Supervisor, Guam Power Authority Plant Operations: Bartolome Abuan, Plant Shift Supervisor, Guam Power Authority Merit Cup Leader Award: The best of the best among the outstanding Supervisors & Managers of the Year: Daniel P. Astorgen, Personnel Services Administrator, Department of Administration Merit Cup Employee Award: The best of the best among the outstanding Employees of the Year: Joseph R. Meno, Police Officer II, Guam Police Department ____________________