Centennial Celebration Guam Chamber of Commerce

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Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to honor and recognize the Guam Chamber of Commerce who this year are celebrating their 100th anniversary.

The Guam Chamber of Commerce has and continues to be the voice of economic growth in Guam. An advocate for enhancement of small businesses, an organization which promotes opportunities for employers and employees alike, an association of like-minded business entities focused on improving industries and a leadership which expands on professionalism, the Guam Chamber of Commerce is an icon of commerce within the Marianas and Pacific region in general.

On behalf of the House of Representatives, I would like to congratulate president, Catherine Castro; chairman of the board, Ernie Galito; and board of directors of the Guam Chamber of Commerce, along with hundreds of businesses and organizations who comprise of their membership on the celebration of their 100th anniversary.

We thank them for fostering commerce activity in Guam over the past 10 decades and look forward to decades more of their dedication toward our island's economic growth. Recognizing Melissa Savares

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Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Mayor Melissa Savares as she serves her final term as mayor of Dededo, Guam.

For close to two decades, Melissa has dedicated herself to the betterment of families, youth, and ``the elderly,'' ``manamko,'' residing across Guam's largest village.

Savares' history of service includes her time as president of the Mayors' Council of Guam, a board member of the Guam Community Health Centers, a commissioner on the Serve Guam Commission-AmeriCorps program, and a member of the Civilian-Military Task Force, among other things.

Mayor Savares is a powerhouse in her community and is widely known across the island for her heart, for public service, and her efforts in preventing crime in the village.

Under her leadership, the Dededo Municipal Planning Council has sponsored youth sports teams and initiatives such as Youth Drug-Free Summer Basketball League, Student Robotics, and Real World Design Challenge, to name a few.

I would like to thank Mayor Savares for her commitment to the village of Dededo and wish her the very best in retirement. Her departure from the office would undoubtedly be felt, but I am certain she has laid a solid foundation for continued growth and development in Dededo to come.

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