[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 5646-5647]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING MONITO S. CO ON RECEIVING THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS 
  ADMINISTRATION'S 2017 MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION OF THE YEAR 
                             AWARD FOR GUAM

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 5, 2017

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend and congratulate 
Monito S. Co on receiving the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2017 
Minority Small Business Champion of the Year Award for Guam. This award 
honors an individual on Guam who has fulfilled a commitment to support 
and assist minority entrepreneurs and small business owners.
  Monito is the General Manager of Benson Guam Enterprises, Inc., a 
Minority Small Business entity and one of the largest construction and 
building material stores in Guam. Benson Guam Enterprises, Inc. engages 
in retail and

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wholesale of materials, supplies, and equipment to construction 
companies, homeowners, local and federal government in Guam and 
customers in neighboring island communities. Monito oversees overall 
operations of the company and ensures that customers receive quality 
service, have access to a fully stocked store, and employees maintain 
high morale and are working diligently. Monito also serves as the 
company's liaison to various community, government, military and 
charitable projects.
  Monito has been a driving force in his company's advancement of 
business activities and community service throughout the region. He has 
provided outstanding assistance to many local businesses building and 
renovating to improve services for everyone. Further, Monito and Benson 
Guam Enterprises, Inc. have worked tirelessly to support minority 
businesses through various charitable and community organizations. He 
generously volunteers his time with the Guam Chinese School Foundation, 
United Chinese Association of Guam, Metro Manila Association of Guam, 
Filipino Community of Guam, Lions Club International District 204, Make 
a Wish Foundation Guam Chapter, Guam Workforce Investment Board, Guam 
Chamber of Commerce, Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Guam, Guam 
Contractors Association and Guam Chinese Association.
  I join the people of Guam in congratulating Monito S. Co on his 
selection as the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2017 Minority 
Small Business Champion of the Year Award for Guam. I commend him for 
his many contributions to our island and community.

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