[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 10] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages 14768-14770] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]HONORING THE 2000 GOVERNOR OF GUAM'S EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM AWARD WINNERS ______ HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD of guam in the house of representatives Thursday, July 26, 2001 Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, the governor of Guam, 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 employees awards bestowed by the governor-- showcasing outstanding employees and programs within the government of Guam. Local governmental agencies and departments participate in this program. Awardees are chosen within each department's nominees for a number of 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 good work. I am pleased to submit for the Record the names of this year's outstanding employees. THE WINNERS FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN 2000 INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD Medium Dept./Agency: Kenneth G. Castro, Social Worker III, Department of Youth Affairs. [[Page 14769]] Large Dept./Agency: Lydia C. Cruz, Chamorro Language and Culture Specialist, Department of Education and Susie Reyes Wells, Administrative Assistant, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority. SILENT ONES Small Dept./Agency: Benny C. Cruz, Engineer III, Guam Environmental Protection Agency. Medium Dept./Agency: Edgardo D. Retumban, Customs & Quarantine Officer II, Customs & Quarantine Agency. Large Dept./Agency: Shirley Movida, Nursing Assistant, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority. Large Dept./Agency: Advanced Life Support, Guam Fire Department. COST SAVINGS/INNOVATIVE IDEA OF THE YEAR Medium Dept./Agency: Residential Substance Abuse Program, Department of Corrections. Large Dept./Agency: Alvin M. Razon, Engineer II, Guam Power Authority. INTEGRITY AWARD Joaquina Meno, Youth Service Worker I, Department of Youth Affairs. FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Connie C. Benavente, Private Secretary, Department of Public Works MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Ricky P. Mendiola, Customs & Quarantine Officer III, Customs & Quarantine Agency. SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR DPW Sports Team, Department of Public Works. PHYSICAL FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAM OF THE YEAR Vincent S.N. Perez, Customs & Quarantine Agency. EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION Yukiko Inoue, PH.D., Assistant Professor, Foundation & Educational Research, University of Guam. PHOTO OF THE YEAR Public Service & Children: Martha T. Tenorio, Department of Education. Public Service & The Elderly: Christina Sablan, Governor's Office. Public Service & Our Environment, Christina Sablan, Governor's Office. Funny Moments of Public Servants: John T. Muna, KGTF. Public Service is Wonderful: Christina Sablan, Governor's Office. SILVER STAR MEDAL Dr. Ron McNinch, Assistant Professor, University of Guam. LIFESAVING MEDAL Joseph J. Aguon, Utility Worker, Guam Power Authority. Lillian O. Guerrero, Employment Program Administrator, Department of Labor. Jesse A. Tainatongo, Firefighter I, Guam Fire Department. COMMUNITY SERVICE Annie P. Roberto, Program Coordinator III, Department of Public Health & Social Services. UNIT OF THE YEAR Small Dept./Agency: Guam Aquaculture Development & Training Center, Department of Commerce. Division of Support Services for Individuals with Disabilities, DISID. BRAC Division, Guam Economic Development Authority. Medium Dept./Agency: Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Unit, Department of Corrections. Large Dept./Agency: Agat Fire Station #5, Platoon ``B'' Personnel, Guam Fire Department. DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR Small Dept./Agency: Guam Visitors Bureau. Medium Dept./Agency: Department of Youth Affairs. Large Dept./Agency: Guam Police Department. PROJECT/PROGRAM OF THE YEAR Small Dept./Agency: South Pacific Regional Environmental Program Ministerial Conference, Guam Environmental Protection Agency; 13th Guam Micronesia Island Fair, Guam Visitors Bureau; and KGTF Ready to Learn Service, KGTF. Medium Dept./Agency: Special Projects Work Detail (Hagatna Detention Facilities), Department of Corrections; Customs/ Freight Forwarder Task Force, Customs & Quarantine Agency; and Youth Crime Watch Program, Department of Youth Affairs. PHOTO OF THE YEAR (BEST OF THE BEST) Christina Sablan, Governor's Office: Public Service & The Elderly and Public Service & Our Environment. EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR DPW Sports Association, Department of Public Works. EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR General Clerical: Cheryl B. Peralta, Clerk II, Department of Public Health & Social Services. Typing & Secretarial: Barbara Ann C. Sanchez, Secretary I (Typist), Department of Public Works. Keypunch & Computer Operations: John A.P. Borja, Teleprocessing Network Coordinator, Guam Telephone Authority. Office Management & Miscellaneous Administrative: Donny S. Sisior, Administrative Assistant, Department of Public Works. General Administration & Management Systems Analysis: Gemma B. Johnston, Budget Analyst, Guam Power Authority. Program Administration: Christina Garcia, Industry Development Specialist, Guam Economic Development Authority. Accounting & Fiscal: Lilian Babauta, Accounting Technician III, Guam Telephone Authority. Personnel Administration, Equal Employment & Public Information: Grace O. Garces, Public Information Officer, Guam Environmental Protection Agency. Computer Programming & Analysis: Arden B. Bonto, Computer Systems Analyst II, Guam Telephone Authority and Shelia F. Compton, Program Coordinator II/Computer Systems Analyst, Department of Public Health & Social Services. Statistics & Economics: Teresita B. Rosario, Research & Statistics Analyst II, Guam Telephone Authority. Legal: Elizabeth T. Cruz, Legal Counsel, Guam Environmental Protection Agency. Community & Social Services: Christine San Nicolas, Social Worker II, Department of Public Health & Social Services. Employment Service & Related: Victoria Mafnas, Employment Development Worker II, Department of Labor. General Education: Rowena Dimla, Teacher IV, Department of Education. Compliance Inspection/Enforcement: Ricky P. Mendiola, Customs & Quarantine Officer, III, Customs & Quarantine Agency. Public Safety: John S. Tyquiengco, Police Officer II, Guam Police Department. Securities & Correction: Leodegario M. Buan, Detention Facility Guard, Department of Corrections. Photography, Crafts & Graphic Arts: Frank C. Perez, Graphic Artist Technician II, Department of Education. Environmental Health: Roland Gutierrez, Public Health Inspector II, Department of Public Health & Social Services. Technical & Professional Engineering: Nelson C. Yap, Engineer II, Guam Telephone Authority. Planning: Raymond J. Aflague, Planner IV, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority. Wildlife, Biology, Agricultural Science & Related: Jeffery P. DeSoto, Plant Protection & Quarantine Officer I, Department of Agriculture. Crime Scene & Related Technical: Monica P. Ada, Criminalist I, Guam Police Department. Nursing & Detail Hygiene: Lea Bolano, Nurse Aide II, Department of Public Health & Social Services. Nutrition & Health Education: Angelita E. Cruz, Dietetic Technician, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority. General Domestic & Food Service: Edith Palma, Food Service Worker, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority. Custodial: Johnny Quidachay, Housekeeper I, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority. Labor, Grounds & Maintenance: Alfredo C. Fresnoza, Utility Worker, Department of Public Works. Equipment Operation & Related: Lewis T. Cruz, Acting Equipment Operator Leader II, Department of Public Works. Mechanical & Metal Trades: Edward P. Cruz, Auto Mechanic II, Department of Public Works. Building Trades: Richard A. Quintanilla, Jr., Carpenter Leader, Department of Public Works. Power System Electrical: Edwin B. Senato, High Voltage Cable Splicer/Electrician II, Guam Power Authority. Telephone Installation & Maintenance: John B. Angoco, Jr., Switching Technician II, Guam Telephone Authority. Electronics & Related Technical: Anthony C. Flores, Communication Technician II, Guam Power Authority. SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR Keypunch & Computer Operation: Jimmy A. Pinaula, Computer Operations Supervisor, Guam Power Authority. Office Management & Miscellaneous Administrative: Rosario U. Perez, Administrative Office, Guam Environmental Protection Agency. General Administration & Management Systems: Ann Marie San Agustin, Administrative Office, Guam Telephone Authority. Program Administration: Alma Javier, Program Coordinator III, Guam International Airport Authority. Personnel Administration, Equal Employment & Public Information: Mary A. Cruz, Personnel Services Administrator, Guam Telephone Authority. Computer Programming & Analysis: John J. Cruz, Jr., P.E., Systems Planning Supervisor, Guam Power Authority. Community & Social Services: Edward H. Taitano, Social Service Supervisor I, Department of Youth Affairs. Public Safety: Joseph S. Carbullido, Police Officer III, Guam Police Department. Technical & Professional Engineering: Domingo S. Cabusao, Police Officer III, Guam Environmental Protection Agency. Planning: Cynthia L. Naval, Planner IV, Department of Public Health & Social Services. Crime Scene & Related Technical: Rose A. Fejeran, Criminalist III, Guam Police Department. [[Page 14770]] Nursing & Dental Hygiene: Janice L.S. Yatar, Community Health & Nursing Services Assistant Administrator, Department of Public Health & Social Services. Nutrition & Health Education: Elsie Romero, Clinical Dietitian I, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority. General Domestic & Food Service: Rodolfo Frianeza, Cook II, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority. Labor, Grounds & Maintenance: Gerald O. Javier, Maintenance Supervisor, Guam International Airport Authority. Equipment Operations & Related: John D. Charfauros, Acting Equipment Operator Supervisor, Department of Public Works. Mechanical & Metal Trades: Dora J. Cruz, Planner Work Coordinator (Equipment Maintenance), Port Authority of Guam. Telephone Installation & Maintenance: Malcolm Cepeda, Acting Switching Equipment Supervisor, Guam Telephone Authority. MANAGER OF THE YEAR Small Dept./Agency: Bernard T. Punzalan, Administration & Operations Manager, Guam Economic Development Authority. Medium Dept./Agency: Gerald W. Davis, Chief of Division of Aquatic & Wildlife Resources, Department of Agriculture. Large Dept./Agency: Arthur U. San Agustin, MHR, Administrator of Division of Senior Citizens, Department of Public Health & Social Services. MERIT CUP LEADER AWARD (Best of the best among the outstanding Supervisors & Managers of the year) Gerald W. Davis, Chief of Division of Aquatic & Wildlife Resources, Department of Agriculture. MERIT CUP EMPLOYEE AWARD (Best of the best among the outstanding Employees of the year) Roland Gutierrez, Public Health Inspector II, Department of Public Health & Social Services. Cheryl B. Peralta, Clerk III, Department of Public Health & Social Services. ____________________