[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 142 (Friday, August 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1176-E1177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF FREDERICK QUINENE

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 24, 2018

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
accomplishments of Mr. Frederick Quinene. Fred is a longtime friend who 
has spent his life serving our community, working for the government of 
Guam in different capacities and as a school teacher. Fred is most 
known on island for his poetry. Fred was named the Poet Laureate of 
Guam by my late husband, Governor Ricky Bordallo in 1986 by Executive 
Order No. 86-14. Fred was recognized for his ability to write 
beautiful, lyrical pieces that truly celebrated Guam's unique and rich 
cultural heritage. Fred was to be called upon to use his talents of 
writing whenever necessary.
  Fred has been writing poetry since he was a young boy, and most 
recently published the book, ``An Islander's Voice.'' His newest book 
is a compilation of poems about love and family, his home, politics, 
legends, the Chamorro people, and special occasions. Fred worked 
closely with the University of Guam Press to publish this compilation 
of his poetry as his gift to the island.
  I join the people of Guam in recognizing the life and countless 
accomplishments of Frederick Quinene. I commend Fred for his gift to

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our island and recognize his wife, Cecilia Ungacta Quinene, their 
children and grandchildren for their support of Fred's art.

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