[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 7] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages 9121-9122] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]RECOGNIZING THE GUAM POLICE DEPARTMENT ______ HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD of guam in the house of representatives Tuesday, May 22, 2001 Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, as we observe National Police Week, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize members of the Guam Police Department who have distinguished themselves during the past year. On the island of Guam, the highest honors are usually reserved for the Police Officer of the Year and the Civilian of the Year--awards presented annually to the top employees of the Guam Police Department (GPD). For the year 2001, Police Officer II Patrick J. Santos was named Police Officer of the Year while Ms. Yolanda M. Crisostomo was honored as Civilian of the Year. Assigned to the Homicide Unit as a Special Agent, Officer Patrick J. Santos has proven his knowledge and abilities in the field of law enforcement. Officer Santos has displayed diversified skills in investigating some of the most complex cases required in police work. With sixteen years of experience in the field, he has participated and investigated in several homicide cases, cleared 119 felony cases, 101 misdemeanor cases and 113 death cases involving suicides, accidents and death by natural causes. In the pursuit of his chosen career, he had been made to sacrifice time away from his family. Often on call without regard to the time of the day, he has selflessly devoted many hours investigating and working on sensitive, complex, and time consuming cases. For his efficiency, dedication and professionalism, the Guam Police Department has chosen to award Officer Santos its highest honor for the year 2001. GPD's Civilian of the Year is a Clerk Typist II assigned to the Legal Affairs Section. While the department underwent a critical personnel shortage, Yolanda M. Crisostomo was left to manage GPD's Legal Affairs Section. As the sole employee assigned to the section, Ms. Crisostomo tended to duties normally distributed among six staff members. Within the period of one year, she was able to personally generate 7,837 minutes of transcription that converted to 237 investigative reports and a total of 4,740 pages of typewritten legal documents. This is in addition to her collateral duties as a claims representative and a lay representative in adverse actions--duties that entailed legal research and normally assigned to paralegals. Her efficiency and good judgement in the performance of her duties have earned her the coveted honor of being GPD's Civilian of the Year for 2001. On behalf of the people of Guam, I congratulate Patrick and Yolanda for having been named as GPD's Police Officer and Civilian of the Year. Through their diligence and dedication to their duties at the Guam Police Department, they have made great contributions towards the safety and protection of our island's residents. I additionally wish to submit for the Record, the names of units, police officers, and civilian employees who were also recognized for their services to the department and to the people of Guam. I urge them to keep up the good work! Unit Citation for Excellence Criminal Investigations Section; Special Programs Section Lifesaving Award POI Seigfred D.R. Mortera; POI Juan LG Diaz, Jr.; POI Donny J. Tainatongo; POI Mark A. Nelson; Detention Officer Anthony P. Quichocho; CVPR Mario L. Laxamana. Distinguished Service Medal Capt. Ricardo M. Leon Guerrero; Sgt. I Eric D. Fisher; Sgt. I M.J.Q. Sayama; POIII Robert A. Rasaian; POIII Jesse N. Camacho; POIII Joseph S. Carbullido; POIII Paul V. Sayama; POIII Rafael E. Pellacani; POIII Manuel R. Chong; POIII Dennis A.O. Santos; POIII Carlos Roman; POII Lydia C. Ogo; POII Thomas B. Manibusan; POII Jihn S. Tyquiengco; POII Jojo T. Garcia; POII Troy B. Lizama; POII Kenneth S. Espinosa; POII Barry K. Flores; POII Bryan J. Cruz; POII Vincent D.C. Nueva; POII Carl J. Nesmith; POI Francisco R. Cepeda; POI Donna L. Gomez; POI Gabriel T. Cruz; POI Virgilio A. Antonio; POI Peter A.R. Ada; Detention Leader Percy R. Manley; Civ. Rose Fejeran; Civ. Ovita A. Nauta; Civ. Erlinda T. Valencia; Civ. Monica P. Ada; Civ. Zenobia D. Lynn; Civ. Felisa Mae H. Pineda; Civ. Julie R.B. Paulino; Civ. Susan C. Reyes; Civ. Cynthia E. Ige; Civ. Elizabeth I. Barcinas; Civ. Albina E. Buccat; Civ. John F. Taitano; CVPR Dewey L. Castro; CVPR Jesus P. Angoco; CVPR Dean D. Delgado; CVPR Leo S. Diaz; CVPR Joey A. Terlaje; CVPR Mike L. Elliot; CVPR Michael A. Reyes. Meritorious Service Medal POIII James A. Buccat; POIII Raul Q. Atento; POIII Anthony V. Chaco; POIII Michael Q. Aguon; POIII Kenneth J.Q. Castro; POIII Mark A.B. Torre; POIII Jovito T. Jasmin; POIII Robert J.C. Santos; POIII Erfel O. Matanguihan; POIII Kenneth D. Mantanona; POIII John N. Quinatnilia; POIII John C. Aguon; POIII Eric A. Toves; POIII Anthony W.C. Taijeron; POIII Joseph I. Cruz; POIII Darren J. Caldwell; POII Gilbert J. Mondia; POII Glen S. Topasna; POII Jason P. Flickinger; POII Darryl L. Quitugua; POII Gilbert R.C. Quichocho; POII Anthony J. Kamminga; POII Michael S. Taitague; POII Ronny A. Barcinas; POII Craig C. Chong; POII Anthony V. Camacho; POII Robert J. Fejeran; POII David A. Brantley; POII Ray N. Quintanilla; POII Jesse J. Mendiola; POII [[Page 9122]] John G. Gamboa; POII David Q. Manila; POII Norbert K. Sablan; POII Tracey Volta; POII Frank R. Santos; POII Daniel B. Anciano; POII Jason P.B. Aguon; POII Anthony J. Arriola; POII Chris Anthony M. Dangan; POII Anna I. Eustaquio; POII Steven F. Munoz; POII Timothy E. Certeza; POII Thomas H. Alger; POII Natanya R. Wolfe; POI Daniel D. Cepeda; POI Maria Lourdes O. Sumang; POI Ray C. Alcantara; POI Burt C. Carbuilido; POI Matthew C. Charfauros; POI Frankie E. Smith; POI Ephraim E. Amaguin; POI Danny J. Gonzales; POI William A.K. Salisbury; POI Peter C. Guerrero; POI Felixberto M. Camacho, Jr.; POI Juan L.G. Diaz, Jr.; Civ. Harvey F.T. Candaso; Civ. Eleanor E. Atoigue; Civ. Angela G. Flores; Civ. Tanya L. Chargualaf; Civ. Silvano L. Uribe; CVPR Jose Munoz; CVPR Mark D. Aguon; CVPR Philip F. Paulino; CVPR Mario L. Laxamana Certificate of Commendation POIII Jovito Jasmin; POII James G. Santos; POIII Michael A. Arcangel; POII John P. Aguon; POIII Ronald S. Taitano; POIII Michael A. Aguon; POII Scott G. Wade; POIII Richard A. Cress; POIII Joseph P. Leon Guerrero; POIII John A. Bagaforo; POIII Edward D. Charfauros; POII Arthur W.J. Paulino; POII John C. Castro; POII John V. Sablan; POII Samuel S. Bersamin, Jr.; POII Peter A. Pascua; POII Jesus T. Leon Guerrero; POII Darrylle C. Masnayon; POII Sean M. Untalan; POII Derrick J. Anderson; POII Roy N. Henricksen; POII Roque S. Cruz; POII Christopher S. Dawson; POII Tommy J. Salas; POII Orion J. Mendiola; POI David J. Munoz; POI Carl E.D. Castro; POI Edgar Z. Tiamzon; POI Tommy M. Benevente; POI Jerry A. Santos; POI Restituto J. Guevarra; POI James R. Nakamura; POI Sigfredo M. Pilipina; POI Paul N. Moore; POI Rogelio T. Retizo; POI Donald D. Nakamura; POI Sang Q. To; POI Edgar J. Orallo; POI Marvin Desamito; Civ. Helen E. Eustaquio; Civ. Miriquita S. Palacios; CVPR Victor M. Camacho; CVPR James N. Muna; CVPR Anthony J. Demapan; CVPR Randy A. Patague; CVPR Andrew R. Patague; CVPR Jose S.A. Lizama; CVPR Miguel C. Camacho; CVPR Ronaldo L. Delfin; CVPR Jeremiah DeChavez; CVPR Richard B. Veluz; CVPR Brian D. Awa; CVPR Orly I. Imanil; CVPR George F. Mendiola; CVPR Christopher W. Delucia; CVPR Frank M. Cassares; CVPR Josef F. Sablan; CVPR Joel R. Verango; CVPR Anthony J. Pangelinan, Jr.; CVPR John J. Balbin; CVPR Paul S.N. Tapao; CVPR Peter D. Wolford; CVPR Rodney P. Verango; CVPR Allan G. Estella; CVPR Albert G. Piolo; CVPR Mark I. Patricio; CVPR James T. Flores; CVPR Charles J. McDonald; CVPR Reynante G. Ponce. ____________________