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Communications and Petitions; Messages from I Maga’låhen Guåhan; Reports of Standing Committees; Reports of Select Committees; Introduction and First Reading of Bills, Resolutions and Certificates;

Motions;

VETOED BILL NO. 3-34 (COR) - AN ACT TO AMEND §§ 4301(a) AND 4302(c)(2) OF ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER4, TITLE 4, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO ENSURING THAT ONLY THE MOST ECONOMICALAND BENEFICIAL HEALTHCARE INSURANCE PROPOSAL PLAN FOR GOVERNMENT OF GUAMEMPLOYEES, RETIREES, AND FOSTER CHILDREN IS FORWARDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF GUAMHEALTH INSURANCE NEGOTIATING TEAM TO I MAGA’LÅHEN GUÅHAN FOR CONSIDERATION; AND TODIVESTING I LIHESLATURAN GUÅHAN OF FINAL APPROVAL AUTHORITY OVER ANY CONTRACTENTERED INTO BY I MAGA’LÅHEN GUÅHAN FOR THE SAME. (Doc. No. 34GL-17-0323)

VETOED BILL NO. 23-34 (COR) - AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 3132 TO ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE 5,GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OPERATIONAL CONTINUITYPLANS FOR EACH AGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF GUAM. (Doc. No. 34GL-17-0503)

VETOED BILL NO. 38-34 (LS) - AN ACT TO AMEND §§ 6229.2 AND 6229.3 OF ARTICLE 2 AND § 6301(c) OFARTICLE 3, ALL OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE 4, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO REQUIRING THATALL SALARY AND/OR CLASS SPECIFICATION APPEALS BE ADMINISTRATIVELY ADJUDICATEDBEFORE A THREE (3) YEAR REVIEW OF SALARY AND/OR CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR NURSES ANDOTHER PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IS CONDUCTED. (Doc. No. 34GL-17-0863)

Legislative Concurrence;

Bill Nos. 163-34 (LS) through 167-34 (LS); and 168-34 (COR) through 188-34 (COR)

Resolution Nos. 198-34 (LS) through 212-34 (LS); and 213-34 (COR) through 245-34 (COR)Certificate Nos. 122-34 (LS) through 126-34 (LS); and 127-34 (COR) through 139-34 (COR)

The Committee on Environment, Land, Agriculture, and Procurement Reform hereby reports out the nomination ofSteven R. Hollister to serve as a Member of the Guam Environmental Protection Agency Board of Directors, with therecommendation to do confirm.

Call for Approval of the Legislative Journal;

I MINA′TRENTAI KUÅTTRO NA LIHESLATURAN GUÅHAN

2017 (FIRST) Regular Session

LEGISLATIVE SESSION AGENDASpeaker Antonio R. Unpingco Legislative Session Hall

September 25, 2017

Call to Order;Prayer;Recognition of a Recipient of I Milåyan Mås Takhilo’ Na Sakrafisu;Reciting of Inifresi;

Singing of the Guam Hymn in Chamorro;Singing of the National Anthem;Roll Call;

The Committee on Culture and Justice hereby reports out the nomination of Peter Alecxis Ada to serve as the Director ofDepartment of Youth Affairs, with the recommendation to do confirm.

August 4, 2017

July 24, 2017

September 16, 2017

August 14, 2017

Session Agenda ‐September 25, 2017

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1. Bill No. 13-34 (COR) As corrected by the Prime Sponsor; and amended by the Committee on Environment, Land, Agriculture, and Procurement Reform.

Thomas C. AdaJames V. Espaldon

AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 61218 TO ARTICLE 2 OFCHAPTER 61, TITLE 21, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED,RELATIVE TO REZONING LOT NAVAL AIRSTATION AGAÑA 17 (EDC PARCEL 1) AND LOTNAVAL AIR STATION AGAÑA 20 (EDC PARCEL 2)FROM AGRICULTURAL (A) ZONE TO LIGHTINDUSTRIAL ZONE (M1).

2. Bill No. 24-34 (COR) Michael F.Q. San Nicolas AN ACT TO ADD A NEW §4124 TO ARTICLE 1 OFCHAPTER 4, TITLE 5, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED;RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING MONTHLYCONSOLIDATED TAX COLLECTIONS REPORTS.

3. Bill No. 56-34 (COR) As corrected by the Prime Sponsor; and substituted by the Committee on Environment, Land, Agriculture, and Procurement Reform.

Thomas C. Ada AN ACT TO TRANSFER ADMINISTRATIVEJURISDICTION OF LOT NO. 7054-1 IN THEMUNICIPALITY OF YIGO RESERVED FOR THEDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO THE GUAMPOLICE DEPARTMENT; AND TO TRANSFERADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION OF LOT NO. 7054-4 IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF YIGO RESERVED FORTHE GUAM POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THEDEPARMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.

4. Bill No. 63-34 (COR) Michael F.Q. San Nicolas AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THEDEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TODETERMINE THE GUAM-SOURCED INCOMEGENERATED FROM FEDERALLY-CONTRACTEDACTIVITY BY CONTRACTORS WHO DO NOT FILETHEIR TAXES ON GUAM, RECONCILE SUCHINFORMATION WITH THE SECTION 30REIMBURSEMENTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SUCHINCOME, AND REPORT ITS FINDINGS FORFURTHER ACTION TO I MAGA’LÅHEN GUÅHAN AND THE SPEAKER OF I LIHESLATURAN GUÅHAN .

5. Bill No. 64-34 (COR) Michael F.Q. San Nicolas AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OFREVENUE AND TAXATION TO, INCOLLABORATION WITH THE GUAMINTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (GIAA),DETERMINE THE AIR TRANSPORTATION TAXESPAID BY INHABITANTS OF GUAM SINCE THEESTABLISHMENT OF SUCH TAX, RECONCILESUCH INFORMATION WITH THE SECTION 30REIMBURSEMENTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AIRTRANSPORTATION TAXES, AND REPORT ITSFINDINGS FOR FURTHER ACTION TO IMAGA’LÅHEN GUÅHAN AND THE SPEAKER OF ILIHESLATURAN GUÅHAN .

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6. Bill No. 65-34 (COR) Michael F.Q. San Nicolas AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THEDEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO,IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BANKING ANDINSURANCE COMMISSIONER, DETERMINE THEGUAM-SOURCED INCOME GENERATED BYBUSINESSES ENGAGED IN MORTGAGE-FINANCING ACTIVITIES AND BANKING,INSURANCE, TRUST, AND INVESTMENT ENTITIESWHO DO NOT FILE THEIR TAXES ON GUAM,RECONCILE SUCH INFORMATION WITH THESECTION 30 REIMBURSEMENTS ATTRIBUTABLETO SUCH INCOME, AND REPORT ITS FINDINGSFOR FURTHER ACTION TO I MAGA’LÅHENGUÅHAN AND THE SPEAKER OF I LIHESLATURANGUÅHAN .

7. Bill No. 74-34 (COR)As amended by the Committee on Environment, Land, Agriculture, and Procurement Reform.

Thomas C. Ada AN ACT TO PLACE THAT LAND KNOWN AS TIYANPARCEL T-18 UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVEJURISDICTION OF THE MAYOR OF BARRIGADAAND THE BARRIGADA MUNICIPAL PLANNINGCOUNCIL; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR OFBARRIGADA AND THE BARRIGADA MUNICIPALPLANNING COUNCIL TO ENTER A PARTNERSHIPWITH A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.

8. Bill No. 75-34 (COR)As corrected by the Prime Sponsor; and amended by the Committee on Environment, Land, Agriculture, and Procurement Reform.

Thomas C. Ada AN ACT TO AMEND § 61620 OF SUBARTICLE 2,ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 61, TITLE 21, GUAM CODEANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO DECISIONS BY THETERRITORIAL LAND USE COMMISSION.

9. Bill No. 77-34 (COR) Michael F.Q. San Nicolas AN ACT TO ADD NEW ARTICLES 7 AND 8 TOCHAPTER 6, TITLE 11, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED,RELATIVE TO DEFINING THE STAMP TAX ONCIGARETTES REQUIRING FOR THE PROPERAFFIXING OF STAMPS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THEDEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO PROMULGATEREGULATIONS NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH,IMPLEMENT, AND ENFORCE THESE PROVISIONS.

10. Bill No. 88-34 (COR) James V. Espaldon AN ACT TO AMEND ITEM (f) OF § 50103 OFCHAPTER 50, TITLE 12, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED,RELATIVE TO FEES RESULTING FROM THEISSUANCE OF BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.

11. Bill No. 89-34 (COR) As substituted by the Committee on Appropriations and Adjudication.

James V. Espaldon AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 2112 TO CHAPTER 2 OFTITLE 2, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TOAPPROPRIATIONS FROM A REVOLVING ORSPECIAL REVENUE FUND.

12. Bill No. 90-34 (COR) James V. Espaldon AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 849.13 TO ARTICLE 1 OFCHAPTER 8, TITLE 1, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED,RELATIVE TO DEDICATING AND NAMING THEGUAM VISITORS BUILDING, AS THE NORBERT‘BERT’ R. UNPINGCO BUILDING.


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13. Bill No. 108-34 (COR)As substituted by the Committee on Environment, Land, Agriculture and Procurement Reform.

Thomas C. Ada AN ACT TO RESCIND ADMINISTRATIVEJURISDICTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 14 OF TRACT2831, MUNICIPALITY OF TALOFOFO, GRANTED TOTHE DEPARTMENT OF LAND MANAGEMENTUNDER THE LAND FOR THE LANDLESSPROGRAM, AND TO VEST ADMINISTRATIVEJURISDICTION TO THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR OFTALOFOFO AND THE TALOFOFO MUNICIPALPLANNING COUNCIL; AND TO AUTHORIZE SAIDMUNICIPAL ENTITY TO ENTER A PARTNERSHIPWITH A NON-GOVERNMENT NOT-FOR-PROFITSPORTS ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OFCONSTRUCTING A RECREATIONAL SPORTSFACILITY THEREIN.

14. Bill No. 111-34 (COR)As amended by the Committee on General Government Operations and Federal, Foreign, and Regional Affairs.

Thomas C. Ada AN ACT TO ADD NEW SUBSECTIONS (d), (e), AND(f) TO § 51A117, AND A NEW §§ 51A118, 51A119,51A120, AND 51A121, ALL OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 51A, TITLE 10; AND TO AMEND § 4403(f) OFARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 4; AND TO ADD ANEW § 5117A TO SUBARTICLE B OF ARTICLE 2,CHAPTER 5, TITLE 5, ALL OF GUAM CODEANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE TRANSITION OFTHE GUAM SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OUT OFFEDERAL RECEIVERSHIP AND THE DELEGATIONOF PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY.

15. Bill No. 112-34 (COR) Dennis G. Rodriguez, Jr.Joe S. San Agustin

AN ACT TO AMEND §18117 (a) (2) (A), RELATIVETO ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR AMANICURIST LICENSE; TO ADD §18120.1,RELATIVE TO GUEST EDUCATORS; TO ADD (a) (7)TO §18123, RELATIVE TO PROHIBITED PRODUCTSAND PRACTICES; AND TO ADD (c) TO §18128.6,RELATIVE TO PROHIBITED INSTRUMENTS, ALLOF CHAPTER 18, TITLE 10, GUAM CODEANNOTATED.

16. Bill No. 113-34 (COR)As corrected by the Prime Sponsor.

Dennis G. Rodriguez, Jr.Joe S. San Agustin

AN ACT TO AMEND §§ 121801 (DEFINITIONS),121802 (QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE),121803 (EXCEPTIONS TO LICENSUREREQUIREMENTS), AND 121804 (SCOPE OFPRACTICE); AND TO ADD A NEW § 121805(LICENSURE RENEWAL), ALL OF ARTICLE 18,CHAPTER 12, PART 2, TITLE 10, GUAM CODEANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO SPEECH-LANGUAGEPATHOLOGY.

17. Bill No. 122-34 (COR)As substituted by the Committee on Education, Finance, and Taxation.

Tommy A. MorrisonB. J.F. Cruz

AN ACT TO AMEND § 26403 OF ARTICLE 4,CHAPTER 26, DIVISION 2, TITLE 11, GUAM CODEANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO INCREMENTALLYINCREASING THE LIQUID FUEL TAX RATES FORTHE PURPOSE OF FUNDING VILLAGE ROADREPAIR AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.


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18. Bill No. 123-34 (COR) William M. CastroTommy A. MorrisonJoe S. San Agustin

Dennis G. Rodriguez, Jr.

AN ACT TO EXTEND “NON-COMMERCIALDRIVER’S LICENSE RECIPROCITY” TO RESIDENTSOF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERNMARIANA ISLANDS (CNMI) WHO ARE UNITEDSTATES CITIZENS ISSUED BY HIS OR HER HOMEISLAND BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO TITLE 16GUAM CODE ANNOTATED - SECTION 3101.LICENSE: REQUIREMENT.

19. Bill No. 150-34 (COR)As corrected by the Prime Sponsor.

Joe S. San AgustinDennis G. Rodriquez, Jr.

AN ACT TO ADD A NEW §24116, CHAPTER 24,TITLE 11 OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED,RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING A NEW PROPERTYTAX RATE FOR REAL PROPERTY RESTRICTED TOTHE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FEDERAL LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT (LIHTC)PROGRAM, AND REAL PROPERTY WITH DEEDRESTRICTIONS INVOLVING RENTAL CAPS MADEPURSUANT TO AGREEMENTS WITH EITHER THEFEDERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

20. Bill No. 165-34 (LS) Telena C. NelsonMary C. TorresJoe S. San AgustinWilliam M. Castro

AN ACT TO ADD NEW §§ 3103(b)(4) and 3115 ANDTO AMEND § 3105, ALL OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE 27,GUAM ADMINISTRATION RULES ANDREGULATIONS, RELATIVE TO THE INCLUSION OFTHE AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING UNITUNDER CATEGORY 2 PEACE OFFICERS AND THEMODIFICATION OR ADOPTION OF THE PEACEOFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (P.O.S.T.)COMMISSION’S PHYSICAL FITNESSQUALIFICATION TEST (PFQT).

21. Resolution No. 215-34 (COR)

Michael F.Q. San Nicolas Relative to respectfully requesting the Federal TradeCommission (FTC) conduct a current review of tradepractices and market concentration in the wholesale andretail fuel market on Guam, in the context of the FTCmandates relative to the Exxon-Mobil merger of 2000, asenumerated in FTC Docket No. C-3907, Decision andOrder.

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Brief Extension of Remarks;

Announcements; and Adjournment.

Consideration of the Daily File;(1) Third Reading File:

(2) Voting File:


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34GL-17-0977Quarterly Attendance Reports-GIAA Board ofDirectors 1st, 2nd and 3rd Quarters FY 2017.

A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority

34GL-17-0978Monthly Cash Balance Report for the month ofAugust 2017.

Department of Administration

34GL-17-0979 Creation of Positions. (OPA) Department of Administration

34GL-17-0980Fiscal Year 2017 Third quarter report of activitiesand inventory of non-expendable property of theGuma San Jose Shelter.

Department of Public Health & Social Services

34GL-17-0981FY 2017 Third quarter report of activities andinventory of non-expendable property of Alee I andAlee II shelters.

Department of Public Health & Social Services

34GL-17-0982Notice of PUC Meeting (9/28/17) and Agenda.*Emailed

Guam Public Utilities Commission

34GL-17-0983Agenda; Special Monthly Meeting for Wednesday,September 20, 2017. *Emailed

Mayors' Council of Guam

34GL-17-0984CCU/GPA WORK SESSION; Agenda; September

19, 2017. *Emailed Consolidated Commission on Utilities

34GL-17-0987REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA*Emailed. (9/20/17)

Guam Ancestral Lands Commission

34GL-17-0988Child Care Revolving Fund Report-August 1, 2017to August 31, 2017.

Department of Public Health &Social Services

34GL-17-0989 Excess Section 30 Revenue Report Department of Administration

34GL-17-0990Board of Equalization Regular Meeting onSeptember 14, 2017. *Emailed

Department of Revenue and Taxation

34GL-17-0991Department of Land Management Guam AncetralLands Commission Resolution No. 2017-02.

Department of Land Management

34GL-17-0992

Special revenue fund tracking report for the GuamHighway Fund, Solid Waste Operations Fund(Tipping Fees), Territorial Education Facilities Fund,Tourist Attraction Fund, Healthy Futures Fund, andCustoms and Quarantine Fund for Fiscal Year 2017for the month ending August 31, 2017.

Bureau of Budget and Management Research

34GL-17-0993Consolidated Revenue/Expenditure Report for theperiod ending August 31, 2017.

Bureau of Budget and Management Research

34GL-17-0994CCU/GWA WORK SESSION; Agenda; September21, 2017. *Emailed

Consolidated Commission on Utilities

34GL-17-0995 Minutes 9/7/2017 and Agenda 9/21/2017*. Civil Service Commission



COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

September 15, 2017 to September 25, 2017

Session Agenda ‐ September 25, 2017

ITEM ix‐ COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS ‐ As of 9/23/2017 5:54 PM

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34GL-17-0985Appointment and Supporting Documents; Simeon M. Palomo; GuamHistory Representative, Kosas Board of Advisors.

Office of the Governor of Guam

34GL-17-0986 SBill No. 22-34 (COR) now designated as P.L. 34-42. Office of the Governor of Guam

34GL-17-0996GLUC Zone Change Approval from "A" (Rural) to "M-1 (LightIndustrial ) zone, Lot No. 5224-1-8-2, Tract 308, in the Municipality ofBarrigada, Under the Application No. 2015-39.

Office of the Governor of Guam



MESSAGES FROM I MAGAʹLÅHEN GUÅHAN

August 14, 2017 to September 25, 2017


ITEM ix‐ COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS ‐ As of 9/23/2017 5:54 PM

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163-34 (LS)

Joe S. San Agustin AN ACT TO MODIFY REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A CANDIDATEFOR OFFICE AND TO MAKE ELECTION DAY A GOVERNMENT OFGUAM HOLIDAY; TO AMEND § 6110 OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE 3,RELATIVE TO SCREENING CANDIDATES IN DISTRICT COURT ANDGUAM DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION; TO AMEND §§5101(a) AND (b) OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE 4, RELATIVE TO PROHIBITINGUNCLASSIFIED AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES OF THEGOVERNMENT FROM BEING ELIGIBLE TO BE CANDIDATES; TOAMEND § 40108 OF CHAPTER 40, TITLE 5, RELATIVE TO INCREASING VILLAGE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR MAYOR AND VICE-MAYOR CANDIDATES; ALL OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED ANDALL RELATIVE TO REQUIREMENTS, ELIGIBILITY, ANDPROHIBITION ON BEING A CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE; TO ADD A NEW§ 1000(a)(8) TO CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 1, GUAM CODE ANNOTATEDAND TO RENUMBER THE SUBSEQUENT SUBSECTIONS OF § 1000(a)ACCORDINGLY, RELATIVE TO MAKING ELECTION DAY AGOVERNMENT OF GUAM HOLIDAY.

164-34 (LS)

Joe S. San AgustinBenjamin J.F. Cruz

AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 2120 TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 19 OF THEGUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO PROTECTION AGAINSTDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, GENDER IDENTIFICATION,AND GENDER EXPRESSION.

165-34 (LS)

Telena C. NelsonMary C. TorresJoe S. San AgustinWilliam M. Castro

AN ACT TO ADD NEW §§ 3103(b)(4) and 3115 AND TO AMEND § 3105,ALL OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE 27, GUAM ADMINISTRATION RULES ANDREGULATIONS, RELATIVE TO THE INCLUSION OF THE AIRCRAFTRESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING UNIT UNDER CATEGORY 2 PEACEOFFICERS AND THE MODIFICATION OR ADOPTION OF THE PEACEOFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (P.O.S.T.) COMMISSION’SPHYSICAL FITNESS QUALIFICATION TEST (PFQT).

166-34 (LS)FRANK B. AGUON, JR. AN ACT TO AMEND § 60401 OF ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 60, TITLE 21,

GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE COMPOSITION OFTHE GUAM LAND USE COMMISSION.

167-34 (LS)

Dennis G. Rodriguez, Jr. Joe S. San AgustinB. J.F. CruzRégine Biscoe LeeWilliam M. Castro

AN ACT TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 12, GUAMCODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO DIRECTING THE GUAM VISITORSBUREAU TO DEVELOP AND PUBLISH A REQUEST FORINFORMATION RELATIVE TO DEVELOPING GUAM AS A HOMEPORTCRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY.



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ITEM XIII‐Introduction and First Reading of Bills, Resolutions and Certificates ‐ As of 9/23/2017 5:54 PM

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168-34 (COR)As corrected by the

Prime Sponsor.

Tommy A. MorrisonB. J.F. CruzWilliam M. Castro

AN ACT TO REPEAL ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 20, DIVISION 2, TITLE 5,GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, AND TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE 11 TOCHAPTER 1 OF DIVISION 1, TITLE 5, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED,RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY AS ANAGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF GUAM.

169-34 (COR)

Thomas C. Ada AN ACT TO ADD NEW §§ 24401.1 AND 24401.2 TO ARTICLE 4,CHAPTER 24 OF TITLE 11, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TOTAX EXEMPTIONS FOR 100% DISABLED VETERANS, SURVIVINGSPOUSE, LEGAL GUARDIAN AND GOLDSTAR SPOUSES ANDPARENTS.

170-34 (COR)

Thomas C. Ada AN ACT TO AMEND § 71101(c) OF CHAPTER 71 OF TITLE 5, GUAMCODE ANNOTATE, RELATIVE TO DESIGNATING, SPECIFYING, ANDDELINEATING THE AREA FOR THE NORTHERN SOIL AND WATERCONSERVATION DISTRICT AND THE SOUTHERN SOIL AND WATERCONSERVATION DISTRICT.

171-34 (COR)

Thomas C. Ada AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR OF GUAM TO EXCHANGEA PORTION OF LAND RESERVED FOR LAND EXCHANGES FORPRIVATE PROPERTY NEEDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF GUAM FORA PONDING BASIN.

172-34 (COR)

Thomas C. Ada AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF THIRTY-FOURTHOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWELVE DOLLARS ($34,312) FROMTHE CHAMORRO LAND TRUST SURVEY AND INFRASTRUCTUREFUND TO PAY FOR LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS ON CHAMORROLAND TRUST COMMISSION (CLTC) LEASED LOT 11, BLOCK 2,TRACT 10314, MUNICIPALITY OF DEDEDO, THAT IS BEINGVOLUNTARILY SURRENDERED BY CLTC LESSEE.

173-34 (COR)

FRANK B. AGUON, JR.Joe S. San Agustin

AN ACT TO AMEND § 43101 AND § 43103 OF CHAPTER 43, AND TOADD A NEW § 43109 TO CHAPTER 43, ALL OF TITLE 11, GUAM CODEANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO INCREASING THE TAX REBATETHRESHOLD FOR THE EDUCATOR’S QUALIFYING CERTIFICATEPROGRAM, IN RECOGNITION THAT MANY EDUCATORS USEPERSONAL FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES ANDMATERIALS IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE THE BEST EDUCATIONAND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR STUDENTS; ANDACKNOWLEDGING THE ESCALATING COSTS OF INSTRUCTIONALSUPPLIES AND MATERIALS; AND REQUIRING ANNUAL REPORTSON THE USE OF THE TAX REBATES BY ELIGIBLE EDUCATORS.



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174-34 (COR)

Dennis G. Rodriguez, Jr. Joe S. San Agustin

AN ACT ADD A NEW ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 20 OF DIVISION 2,TITLE 5, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO AUTHORIZINGTHE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION TO ASSESS A TWOPERCENT (2%) ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT FEE UPON ALL SPECIALFUNDS ESTABLISHED SEPARATE AND APART FROM THE GENERALFUND.

175-34 (COR)

Therese M. Terlaje AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT GUAM’S FAMILY VIOLENCE LAWS AREENFORCEABLE AND THAT FAMILY VIOLENCE CASES ARESUCCESSFULLY PROSECUTED BY AMENDING § 30.10 OF TITLE 9,GUAM CODE ANNOTATED

176-34 (COR)

William M. CastroLouise B. Muña Fernando B. EstevesTommy A. MorrisonJoe S. San Agustin

AN ACT TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION (c) to § 3101.2, CHAPTER 3,TITLE 16, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO PROVIDING ANEXEMPTION TO SPOUSES OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNELWHO ARE RESIDENTS OF GUAM FROM ANY PENALTIES UPONRENEWING THEIR GUAM DRIVER’S LICENSE UPON RETURNING TOGUAM FROM MILITARY ORDERS.

177-34 (COR)

Therese M. Terlaje AN ACT TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF VICTIMS AND WITNESSES OFFAMILY VIOLENCE AND OTHER CRIMES BY INCLUDINGELECTRONIC MONITORING AS A CONDITION OF PRETRIALRELEASE BY AMENDING § 30.21(a) OF CHAPTER 30, TITLE 9, AND §§40.15, 40.20, AND 40.60 OF CHAPTER 40, TITLE 8, GUAM CODEANNOTATED.

178-34 (COR)

Telena C. Nelson AN ACT TO TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATE ONE MILLION FIVEHUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,500,000) FROM THE FISCALYEAR 2018 EXCESS SECTION 30 FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OFCORRECTIONS OPERATIONS FUND FOR OVERTIME COMPENSATIONOF DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS EMPLOYEES UNDER CIVILCASE NO. CV1360-10.

179-34 (COR)

Joe S. San AgustinDennis G. Rodriguez, Jr.

AN ACT TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 53 TO DIVISION 2, TITLE 11 OFTHE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE CREATION OFTHE “GUAM QUALIFIED DOMESTIC PLAN TRUST ACT” TOREGULATE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF QUALIFIED PENSION, PROFITSHARING, AND STOCK BONUS PLANS BY DOMESTICCORPORATIONS.



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180-34 (COR)

Fernando Barcinas EstevesTelena C. Nelson

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF UP TO ONE MILLION FIVEHUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,500,000) FROM SECTION 30FUNDS RECEIVED ABOVE ADOPTED REVENUES FOR SECTION 30FUNDS IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2018 TO GPD TOPAY PRIOR YEAR OBLIGATIONS PURSUANT TO CIVIL CASE NO.CV2038-10.

181-34 (COR)

James V. EspaldonB. J.F. CruzTelena Cruz Nelson

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 19, CHAPTER XII OF PUBLIC LAW 34-XX, RELATIVE TO INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS BASED ONGENERAL FUND REVENUE TRACKING FOR WITHHOLDING TAXES,INTEREST, AND PENALTIES AND BUSINESS PRIVILEGE TAXES.

182-34 (COR)

Fernando Barcinas EstevesDennis G. Rodriguez, Jr.

AN ACT TO AMEND § 3702(a)(2) OF ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 22,GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO SPECIFYING REFERENCESIN PUBLIC LAW 33-170.

183-34 (COR)


AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF UP TO ONE MILLIONDOLLARS ($1,000,000) FROM FUNDS RECEIVED ABOVE ADOPTEDREVENUES FROM INCOME TAXES IN THE GENERALAPPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2018 TO THE GUAM POLICEDEPARTMENT TO FUND INCREASED PUBLIC SAFETY EFFORTS ANDTO INCREASE THE STIPENDS OF POLICE RESERVISTS.

184-34 (COR)


AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF UP TO THREE MILLIONFOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,400,000) FROM FUNDSRECEIVED ABOVE ADOPTED REVENUES FROM INCOME TAXES INTHE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2018 TO THE GUAMVISITORS BUREAU TO FUND MARKETING EFFORTS TO SUSTAINVISITOR ARRIVALS TO GUAM.

185-34 (COR)


AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF UP TO TWO MILLION SIXHUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,600,000) FROM FUNDSRECEIVED ABOVE ADOPTED REVENUES FROM INCOME TAXES INTHE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2018 TO THEDEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (DOC) TO FUND THE OPERATINGCOSTS OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE EXPENSESINCURRED BY THE GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (GMH) AND THEGUAM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER (GBHWC)FOR CARE OF INMATES AND DETAINEES.



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186-34 (COR)


AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF UP TO ONE MILLIONDOLLARS ($1,000,000) FROM FUNDS RECEIVED ABOVE ADOPTEDREVENUES FROM INCOME TAXES IN THE GENERALAPPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2018 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLICHEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO FUND EMPLOYMENT ANDTRAINING PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF PUBLICWELFARE FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCEFOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) AND THE SUPPLEMENTALNUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP).

187-34 (COR)

Therese M. TerlajeTelena Cruz Nelson James V. Espaldon

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE GUAM ADULT REENTRY COURTPROGRAM AT THE JUDICIARY OF GUAM BY ADDING § 2101(d) OFCHAPTER 2, TITLE 7, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED AND ADDING §80.70(f) AND § 80.82(c), BOTH OF ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 80, TITLE 9,GUAM CODE ANNOTATED.



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Dennis G. Rodriguez, Jr.Joe S. San AgustinRégine Biscoe Lee

Relative to commending and congratulating Regina “Gina” Kono on theoccasion of her retirement after 33 years of service and to further expressinga most sincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ for her exemplary &dedicated service to the Guam Visitors Bureau, our island and our people.

199-34 (LS)

FRANK B. AGUON JR. Relative to recognizing and congratulating Adhara Pading Balansay onbeing nominated for the 2017 “Shieh Su Ying Scholar Athlete of the Year”Award; and to further commend her for her outstanding academic andathletic achievements.

200-34 (LS)


Relative to congratulating the Lions Club International District 204 (Guam)and the Lions Club International District 354-H (South Korea) on theestablishment of their Club to Club Twinning; and to further extend an UnDangkolo na Si Yu’os Ma’ase’ to both Clubs as they expand the missionand goals of the Lions Club across international borders and into the lives ofall Lions on Guam and in South Korea.

201-34 (LS)


Relative to commending and congratulating Commander Evangeline Fallejo-Ramos Allen on the occasion of her retirement; and to further expressing amost sincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yuʹos Maʹåseʹ to her for her service to theUnited States Navy, Department of Defense, our island and our people.

202-34 (LS)


Relative to commending and congratulating Mrs. Maria C. Flores on of herretirement from the Department of Revenue and Taxation; and to furtherextend a warm and sincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu’us Ma’åse' for hercommitment as she has wholeheartedly served thirty-five (35) outstandingyears in the Department of Revenue and Taxation for the island of Guam.

203-34 (LS)


Relative to recognizing, commending, and congratulating St. John’s Schoolon the occasion of its Fifty-fifth (55th) Year Anniversary; and to furtherexpressing a sincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yuʹos Maʹåseʹ to the faculty, staff,and administration of St. John’s School for their commitment to excellencein the education of thousands of Guam’s students and families.

204-34 (LS)

Régine Biscoe Lee Relative to remembering and recognizing the life of the late Tony de Brumand to express sincere gratitude for the work he has done for advocating forthe impacts of nuclear testing and climate change in Pacific Islands.

205-34 (LS)

Telena Cruz Nelson Relative to commending and recognizing Barbara C . Mafnas for heroutstanding and selfless work in making herself a breastfeeding resource toparents through her “breastfeeding hot -line” and extending a warm UnDångkolo na Si Yu ’os Ma ’åse for all the work that she has done forchildren, families and the people of Guam through her work in breastfeedingconsulting, education, volunteering, and advocacy



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206-34 (LS)

William M. Castro RELATIVE TO HONORING AND COMMENDING OUR NATIVE SONOF GUAM, REAR ADMIRAL PETER A. GUMATAOTAO IN HISRETIREMENT OF OVER 41 YEARS OF HONORABLE, DEDICATED,ALTRUISTIC SACRIFICE, AND EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THEDEFENSE OF FREEDOM OF OUR FREE WORLD AND THIS GREATNATION AND FOR REACHING A CAREER MILESTONE OF THE

207-34 (LS)

Joe S. San AgustinWilliam M. Castro Dennis G. Rodriguez, Jr.

Relative to recognizing, commending, and congratulating Mrs. Sarah S.Leon Guerrero on her retirement and for her unwavering commitment toprovide outstanding service to the people and Government of Guam formore than thirty-five (35) years while serving at the Guam Department ofEducation and the Guam Community College; and to further expressing awarm and sincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yuʹos Maʹåse' to her for helping tomake a brighter future for our island of Guam.

208-34 (LS)


Relative to commending and congratulating Terry L. Barnhart on herretirement from the government of Guam after more than thirty-three (33)years of service, of which twenty-seven (27) years were dedicated to theGuam Community College; and to further expressing a warm and sincere UnDångkolo Na Si Yuʹos Maʹåse' to her for providing outstanding services tothe Superior Court of Guam, the Department of Youth Affairs, and theGuam Community College.

209-34 (LS)


Relative to commending and congratulating Mr. Michael D. Setzer, II on hisretirement from the Guam Community College after thirty-six (36) years ofservice; and to further expressing a warm and sincere Un Dångkolo Na SiYuʹos Maʹåse' to him for his outstanding service to the people of Guam.

210-34 (LS)


Relative to commending and congratulating Mr. John J. Quintanilla on theoccasion of his retirement from the Guam Community College after servingadmirably for twenty-seven (27) years; and to further expressing a warm andsincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yuʹos Maʹåse' to him for his service to thepeople of Guam.

211-34 (LS)


Relative to commending and congratulating Pacific Island Times on theoccasion of their First Anniversary; and to further expressing a most sincereUn Dångkolo Na Si Yu’os Ma’åse for their service in providing Guam, theCNMI, Palau and our Pacific region with a print and online publication ofthoughtful and timely coverage of news and opinions from throughout ourregion.

212-34 (LS)

Régine Biscoe Lee B.J.F. CruzTherese M. Terlaje Michael F.Q. San Nicolas

Relative to remembering and recognizing the life of the late HonorableTony A. de Brum; to expressing a sincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu’osMa’åse’ for the work he has accomplished advocating for global action onnuclear weapons disarmament and climate change; and to further extendingthe condolences of the people of Guam and I Liheslaturan Guåhan to hisfamily on his passing.



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213-34 (COR)

FRANK B. AGUON JR. Relative to recognizing and congratulating Coast360 Federal Credit Unionon the momentous occasion of its Fifty-fifth (55th) Year Anniversary; and tofurther extending Un Dångkolo Na Si Yuʹos Maʹåseʹ to the financialinstitution for many years of dedicated service and contributions to ourisland community; we wish them continued success in its services for thepeople of Guam for many more years to come.

214-34 (COR)

Therese M. Terlaje B.J.F. Cruz

Relative to congratulating Ms. Cecelia M. Fernandez, on her retirementfrom the Public Defender Service Corporation and to further extending awarm and sincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu’us Ma’ase’ for her commitment inserving over thirty-two (32) years in the Government of Guam.

215-34 (COR)

Michael F.Q. San Nicolas Relative to respectfully requesting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)conduct a current review of trade practices and market concentration in thewholesale and retail fuel market on Guam, in the context of the FTCmandates relative to the Exxon-Mobil merger of 2000, as enumerated inFTC Docket No. C-3907, Decision and Order.

216-34 (COR)

Telena Cruz NelsonFRANK B. AGUON JR.Thomas C. Ada Joe S. San Agustin Fernando B. Esteves

Relative to recognizing and commending the organizers of the Tenth (10th)Annual Women Veterans Conference on the commemoration of theSixteenth (16th) Year Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on “9/11;” and TOremember those who were killed , recognize all who survived , and honor thesacrifices of the first responders , recovery workers and military members ,especially our female service members who continue to serve and makecontributions in the protection of our nation , our community, and the peopleof Guam ; and to further expressing a warm Un Dångkolo Na Si YuʹosMaʹåseʹ to the many brave women of Guam who answer the call to selflesslyserve in our nation’s Armed Forces.

217-34 (COR)

Joe S. San Agustin Relative to posthumously recognizing and commending the late Ana AtaligTenorio, fondly known as Anita Manibusan, for her dedication of overtwenty (20) years of volunteer services to the Guam public schools,students, parents, and the community of Guam; and to expressing UnDångkolo na si Yu’os Ma’åse’ to her for her efforts and achievements as anelected Guam Education Policy Board Member and a Parent Leader; and tofurther extending sincere and humble condolences to her family on herpassing.

218-34 (COR)

Dennis G. Rodriguez, Jr. RELATIVE TO ADDING A NEW SECTION 14.11 TO IMINA'TRENTAI KUÅTTRO NA LIHESLATURAN GUÅHAN OTDENAREKLAMENTO, THE THIRTY-FOURTH GUAM LEGISLATURESTANDING RULES, TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT THE DRUG FREEWORKPLACE POLICY FOR LIHESLATURAN GUÅHAN.



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219-34 (COR)

Telena Cruz NelsonTherese M. Terlaje Mary Camacho Torres

Relative to recognizing the Guam Association of Realtors® as theycelebrate “REALTOR® Safety Month” on Guam; and to furthercommending them for providing educational opportunities for theREALTORS® in order to increase their knowledge about the well-beingand protection of themselves and their clients and for their commitment inpromoting professionalism in the real estate business

220-34 (COR)


Relative to commending and congratulating Patricia Ann A. Atalig on theoccasion of her retirement after 12 years of service and to further expressinga most sincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ for her exemplary &dedicated service to the Department of Public Health & Social Services toour island and our people.

221-34 (COR)


Relative to commending and congratulating Reynita M. Garcia on theoccasion of her retirement after 16 years of service and to further expressinga most sincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ for her exemplary &dedicated service to the Department of Public Health & Social Services toour island and our people.

222-34 (COR)


Relative to recognizing, commending, and congratulating Mrs. AntoinetteM. Cortez on the occasion of her retirement from the Guam BehavioralHealth and Wellness Center (GBHWC) after serving with the government ofGuam for more than thirty (30) years; and to further expressing a sincere UnDångkolo Na Si Yuʹos Maʹåseʹ to her for her dedication and commitment tothe GBHWC and the people of Guam.

223-34 (COR)


Relative to commending and congratulating Ms. Remedios S. Malig on theoccasion of her retirement from the Guam Behavioral Health and WellnessCenter (GBHWC) after serving the government of Guam for over twenty-eight (28) years; and to further expressing a sincere Un Dångkolo Na SiYuʹos Maʹåseʹ to her for her dedication and commitment to the GBHWCand the people of Guam.

224-34 (COR)

Therese M. Terlaje Telena Cruz NelsonFRANK B. AGUON JR.Joe S. San Agustin Louise Borja MuñaFernando B. Esteves

“Relative to commending the Judiciary of Guam in their Declaration ofConstitution Day and Constitution Week 2017.”

225-34 (COR)

Joe S. San Agustin Dennis G. Rodriguez, Jr.

Relative to commending and congratulating Ms. Colleen S. Meno on herretirement from the Department of Revenue and Taxation; andto further extend a warm and sincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu’us Ma’åse' forher commitment in providing thirty-four (34) years of outstandinggovernment service to the public and community of Guam.

226-34 (COR)

William M. Castro Joe S. San Agustin

RELATIVE TO COMMENDING MRS. NORMA JEAN BENAVENTEMAFNAS FOR THIRTY-EIGHT (38) YEARS OF OUTSTANDINGSERVICE TO THE ISLAND OF GUÅHAN AND MOST ESPECIALLYTO OUR CHILDREN AS AN UNSUNG HERO OF OUREDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.



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227-34 (COR)

William M. Castro Joe S. San Agustin

RELATIVE TO COMMENDING MRS. ANNA B. CEPEDA FORTHIRTY-EIGHT (38) YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THEISLAND OF GUÅHAN AND MOST ESPECIALLY TO OUR CHILDREN AS AN EDUCATOR.

228-34 (COR)

Telena Cruz Nelson RELATIVE TO ADDRESSING THE PROTECTION OF THEENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THENORTHERN COASTLINE OF GUAM, AND PROHIBITING THECONSTRUCTION OF THE LIVE FIRE TRAINING RANGE COMPLEXAT NORTHWEST FIELD.

229-34 (COR)


Relative to recognizing and commending the Occupational and PhysicalTherapy Association of Guam on the celebration of Physical Therapy Month and the observance of their Cerebral Palsy Community Fair and to furtherextending an Un Dångkolo na Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ for your service to ourisland’s most vulnerable children, youth and families and all the people ofGuam.

230-34 (COR)

Régine Biscoe Lee Relative to recognizing and commending the seven Guam teams in theSenior Softball USA league for proudly and positively representing ourisland so as to be awarded the organization’s top team award of the year, the2017 Steve Simmons Memorial Sportsmanship Award, on the internationalstage of the 2017 Las Vegas Senior Softball Association/Senior SoftballUSA World Masters Championships.

231-34 (COR)

Régine Biscoe LeeTherese M. Terlaje Dennis G. Rodriguez, Jr.

James V. Espaldon

Relative to recognizing and commending the Honorable Edgar TomasQuilino Auxilian as Consul of the Philippine Consulate General in Guam;and to further expressing Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ and MaramingSalamat Po to him for his exemplary service and contributions to the islandof Guam.

232-34 (COR)


Relative to commending and congratulating Arleen C. Tedtaotao on theoccasion of her retirement after 26 years, 6 months and 9 days of serviceand further expressing a most sincere; Un Dångkolo na Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ tofor her exemplary & dedicated service to the government of Guam, ourisland and our people.

233-34 (COR)


Relative to commending and congratulating Loreta M. Ham on theoccasion of her retirement after 20 years of service and further expressing amost sincere Un Dångkolo na Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ to for her exemplary &dedicated service to the Department of Public Health & Social Services, ourisland and our people.

234-34 (COR)


Relative to commending and congratulating Ben P. Andres on the occasionof his retirement after 28 years of service and further expressing a mostsincere; and to further expressing a most sincere Un Dångkolo na Si Yu’osMa’åse’ to his exemplary and dedicated service to the Department of PublicHealth & Social Services to our island and our people.

235-34 (COR)


Relative to commending and congratulating Anne Marie Miner on theoccasion of her retirement after 38 years, 11 months and 4 days of service;and to further expressing a most sincere Un Dångkolo na Si Yu’os Ma’åse’for her exemplary & dedicated service to the government of Guam, to ourisland and our people.



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236-34 (COR)

FRANK B. AGUON JR.Dennis G. Rodriguez, Jr.Joe S. San Agustin

Relative to recognizing the Guam Shrine Club for its commitment to servingour island’s most vulnerable children, youth, and families, by providingaccess to financial resources through its various partnerships with localbusinesses, individual donations, and fundraising activities; and to furtherextending Un Dångkolo Na Si Yuʹos Maʹåseʹ to the Guam Shrine Club forthe many years of dedicated community service and contributions to ourisland community.

237-34 (COR)


Relative to commending and congratulating Chiropractic Council of Guamon the observance of their Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month;and to further expressing a most sincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu’os Ma’åse’for their commitment to excellence in health care and pain managementeducation for the people of Guam.

238-34 (COR)


Relative to recognizing and commending the Guam Behavioral Health andWellness Center; Prevention and Training Branch (PEACE Office), for theirefforts in coordinating and collaborating the Guam events in the fightagainst suicide as we wish to Break the S;lence: Tell Your Story, incommemorating National Suicide Prevention Month to our island and ourpeople.

239-34 (COR)

Committee on Ethics and Standards

Relative to the Committee on Ethics and Standards' findings of actscommitted by Senator James V. Espaldon which violated the Code of Ethicsand Standards and the Committee's recommendation for disciplinary action.

240-34 (COR)

Telena Cruz Nelson Relative to commending and recognizing the achievements of LifeWorksGuam on the occasion of the 13th Annual LifeWorks Guam “Out of theDarkness, Our Community Walks , Candlelight Memorial Service ”; and tofurther extending a sincere Un Dångkolo na Si Yu ’os Ma ’åse to it for itsactive and significant efforts in suicide prevention and awareness.

241-34 (COR)

Joe S. San Agustin Relative to recognizing, honoring, commending and congratulating Mrs. Roberta M. Abaday on the occasion of her retirement for devoting thirty (30) years of service to the Guam Department of Education; and further extending a warm and sincere Un Dángkolo Na Si Yu'os Ma'áse' for her unwavering dedication and commitment to Guam’s school students, and her

service to the people of Guam.

242-34 (COR)

Fernando EstevesTelena Cruz NelsonWilliam M. Castro

Relative to requesting that Congresswoman Bordallo and members of Congress seek an alternate source of funding for War Reparations due the people of Guam.



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Relative to recognizing and congratulating Mrs. Barbara F. Lanada on her retirement from the Department of Revenue and Taxation; and to to further extend a warm and sincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu’us Ma’åse' for her commitment and dedication in providing thirty-three (33) years of outstanding government service to the public and the community of Guam.

244-34 (COR)


Relative to commending and congratulating Ms. Elaine P. Fejarang on her retirement from the Department of Revenue and Taxation; and to further extend a warm and sincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu’us Ma’åse' for her commitment in providing forty (40) years of outstanding government service to the public and community of Guam.

244-34 (COR)


Relative to commending and congratulating Ms. Elaine P. Fejarang on her retirement from the Department of Revenue and Taxation; and to further extend a warm and sincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu’us Ma’åse' for her commitment in providing forty (40) years of outstanding government service to the public and community of Guam.

245-34 (COR)

FRANK B. AGUON JR. Relative to recognizing and commending the members of the 2017 “RedRibbon Campaign” Committee for their excellent initiative and pledge intaking a pro-active stance against drug, tobacco, and alcohol abuse on theoccasion of “Red Ribbon Month” during the month of October 2017; and tofurther expressing Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu′os Ma′åse′ to these individualsand organizations for the tremendous contributions they have made, andcontinue to make, to defeat drug, tobacco, and alcohol abuse on Guam; andto further encouraging the people of Guam to embrace this year’s 2017 “Red Ribbon Campaign” theme: “Your Future is Key, So Stay Drug Free,” fromOctober 23 through October 31, 2017, in recognition of our commitment tobeing a safe and healthy community.



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FRANK B. AGUON, JR. NAMEIn appreciation of your tireless efforts and outstanding support to our island of Guam and to our country, during the Gulf War Era, from August 2, 1990 through July 31, 1991. Your constant endeavor to support the Military Department was awe inspiring. Your selfless service and commitment to excellence is an example for all to emulate and your dedication to our country and its military is commendable. It is an honorable addition to the freedom you bravely fought and worked for, not only for families in America but throughout the world

123-34 (LS)

William M. CastroDennis G. Rodriguez, Jr.

DANIEL A.C. CRUZInetnon Lalahen Guåhan, PresidentiRelative to recognizing Daniel A.C. Cruz for his outstanding leadership and service as President of the Young Men’s League of Guam (Inetnon Lalahen Guåhan – YMLG) from 2011-2014; League Secretary from 2009-2010; Chairman of the Publicity Committee from 2006-2007; stated membership since 1998; and in further recognition of his leadership with the YMLG Minundo Park and YMLG Centennial Park in West Hagatna.Inetnon Lalahen Guåhan was formed on March 17, 1917 in order to support the promotion and perpetuation of our Chamorro culture, language and heritage; to promote good fellowship and understanding among our fellowmen; to instill a sense of individual and personal obligation to our island; to encourage active participation in all matters pertaining to the welfare and aspiration of the members of this organization and of the people of Guam; to uphold, promote and defend the principles of good government; and to assist in every honorable way the interest of the league. Un Dångkulo’ Na Si Yu’us Ma’åse is further extended for his excellent contribution and accomplishment to our island and the people of Guam.

124-34 (LS)

Joe S. San AgustinWilliam M. CastroDennis G. Rodriguez, Jr.

Delta Flight36th Security Forces SquadronAndersen Air Force Base, GuamFor your hard work in serving our local community in clearing the roadside leading to FB Leon Guerrero Elementary School in the village of Yigo. The debris on the side of the roads were deemed a safety concern to motorists during their daily commute to and from home, work, and school. Your individual and group efforts provided a positive environmental impact that reflected true partnership in our community. Your actions of voluntary service in support of this clean-up are indicative of your commitment and pride as military service members.We thank you for your service and continued support to our community.

125-34 (LS)

Regine Biscoe Lee Barrett Enterprises Inc., dba Barrett Plumbing on the occasion of being awarded the Small Business Excellence Award by the Guam Chamber of Commerce and operating an exemplary business committed to fair employment practices, to supporting community efforts and other local businesses, and

to training, growing and diversifying a much-needed sector of Guam’s labor force.

126-34 (LS)

Deinnsi G. Rodriguez, Jr. Joe S. San Agustin

In recognition of your exemplary service and award as a 2017 Guam Hotel Restaurant & Association Most Valuable Housekeeper;and to further express an Un Dangkolo Na Si Yu’os Ma’ase’ for your commitment to promoting Guam’s hospitality, people and culture to all of our visitors and all the

people of Guam.

127-34 (COR)

Regine Biscoe Lee NAME AND TITLEon your promotion within the Guam Fire Department on Aug. 4, 2017, and to commend you for your dedication to higher learning and professional training in order to enhance the fire service for the people of Guam.



CERTIFICATES INTRODUCED




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Joe S. San Agustin NAMEFor your retirement and commitment of years of service University of Guam Congratulations to you on your retirement! Your exceptional years of service and dedication to the University of Guam is admirable. For many years you have always put higher education in the forefront in all you do and with that Guam will always have a bright future. Your professionalism has been a vital part in helping the university shape tomorrow’s leaders. You are also a role model in our island community. Good luck on your future endeavors

129-34 (COR)

William Castro Frank B. Aguon Thomas C. Ada Therese M. Terlaje

FREDERICO WEILBACHER MENDIOLAInetnon Lalåhen Guåhan, PrisidentiRelative to recognizing Frederico “Fred” Weibacher Mendiola for his outstanding leadership and service as President of the Young Men’s League of Guam (Inetnon Lalåhen Guåhan – YMLG) from 1995-1996; stated Member since 1988; and in further recognition of his engaged and dynamic position as the Chairman of Entertainment and Board of Directors.Brother Fred was born in Kosrae in 1942; graduated from Father Duenas Memorial School in 1960 and married to Sylvia Blas Mendiola. Children: Jennifer, Frederick & Mae, & Melanie Mendiola, Grandchild: Noa Mendiola, Retired from the USAF E-9 Chief Master Sergeant in 1987, Retired Procurement Administrator, Guam Community College 2003

130-34 (COR)

Regine Biscoe Lee NAMEPresident2017 Executive Board of Directors of the Pacific Islander Festival Association (PIFA) for leading the planning and organization of the 23rd Annual San DiegoPacific Islander Festival Association (PIFA), “Voice of the Sea,” thereby providing a voice to the cultures and traditions of Melanesia, Micronesian, and Polynesia in the U.S. and access to important resources for islanders in the mainland.

131-34 (COR)

Regine Biscoe Lee NAMEfor their ongoing commitment to the preservation and promotion of CHamoru culture through language and dance during the 23rd Annual San Diego Pacific Islander Festival Association (PIFA) event, and every day of the year, so that future generations promote

and cultivate their CHamoru roots and connection to Guam and the Marianas.

132-34 (COR)

William M. Castro NAME HEREPUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTEin recognition, appreciation and acknowledgement of your participation and support of the “We Gotcha Covered” clothing drive held in Harmon, Guam on September 2, 2017; and further recognizing your selfless actions and contributions to inspire, encourage and challenge your peers to be positive role models and active members in our community;further, in extending Un Dångkulo’ Na Si Yu’os Ma’åse for your relentless commitment to volunteering and giving back to our people of Guahan.

133-34 (COR)

Regine Biscoe Lee NAME73rd Mañenggon Memorial Commemoration Freedom Runfor representing our island in a show of respect, memory and honor for those who suffered and endured during the WWII Japanese Occupation on Guam.



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134-34 (COR)

William Castro Joe S. San Agustin

NORMA JEAN B. MAFNASSCHOOL AIDE III, GUAM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION I Mina'trentai Kuåttro Na Liheslaturan Guåhan hereby recognizes and commends Norma Jean Benavente Mafnas for thirty (30) years of outstanding service to the island of Guåhan and most especially to our children as an unsung hero of our educational institution; and in addition, un Dångkulo’ Na Si Yu’os Ma’åse for your love & compassion and dedication to our children.

135-34 (COR)

William Castro Joe S. San Agustin

ANNA B. CEPEDATEACHER, GUAM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION I Mina'trentai Kuåttro Na Liheslaturan Guåhan hereby recognizes Anna B. Cepeda on her retirement from the Guam Department of Education for thirty-eight (38) years of exemplary service to the island of Guåhan and most especially to our children as an educator; and in addition, Un Dångkulo’ Na Si Yu’os Ma’åse for your love & compassion and commitment to our children.

136-34 (COR)

Regine Biscoe LeeJoe S. San Agustin

William Castro

NAMETitanBridgefor your dedication and commitment to the students at Tiyan High School by developing the TitanBridge program, which provides students a chance to get ahead in college-level courses offered at the University of Guam, and to further express a sincere Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu’os Ma’åse for your efforts and reminding our students that knowledge is power.

137-34 (COR)


William Castro

NAMETitanBridgefor supporting the students at Tiyan High School in their pursuit of higher education through the TitanBridge program, which offers students a chance to get ahead in college-level courses offered at the University of Guam and a further extending a warm Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu’os Ma’åse for your belief and efforts in strengthening Guam’s public school system.

138-34 (COR)


William Castro

NAMETitanBridgefor your commitment to developing college-level English skills through the TitanBridge program at Tiyan High School, completing the program and getting a jumpstart on college courses. Un Dångkolo Na Si Yu’os Ma’åse for taking this opportunity to ensure your future success and the continued success of our island.

139-34 (COR)

FRANK B. AGUON, JR. NAME on your participation at the 2017 Guam National Youth Team Qualifying Rounds and to further commend you for being an inspiration to young aspiring athletes and for proudly being ambassadors of Guam at the upcoming 19th Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships which will be held in Mandaluyong City, Philippines on October 21-28, 2017.



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