[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17576-17577]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE OF PEDRO SYPINGCO CASTRO

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 15, 2010

  Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Pedro 
Sypingco Castro, a son of Guam and veteran of the United States Navy, 
for his dedication and service to our community and country. Pedro 
passed away on September 26, 2010 at the age of 80. I commend him for 
his dedicated service to his community and our nation.
  Pedro was born on June 29, 1930 to Jose Rosario Castro and Maria 
Sypingco Evangelista of Sinajana, Guam. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy 
and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He served on the USS Proteus AS-

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19, USS Crockett PG-88, USS Haverfield DER-393, USS Lucid MSO-458, and 
USS Goss DE-444. He attained the rank of Boatswain's Mate Chief Petty 
Officer, and his awards and medals include the American Spirit Medal, 
the Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Good Conduct awards, the 
National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal.
  Although Pedro may no longer be with us, he will be remembered by his 
loving wife Ana, daughter Carmilita, three grandchildren, four great-
grandchildren, and many loved ones for many years to come. I offer my 
condolences, sympathies, and prayers to Pedro's family and loved ones 
and to all who knew him.

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