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E906 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 24, 2002 honor. This year, Frank C. Guzman, the olulu. ‘‘Air Mike’s’’ operations today boasts an & Record. ‘‘We came so close last year. I real- founder of International Distributors, Inc. and all jet fleet and a $184 million budget for sup- ly had this feeling before we went out that we Continental Airlines, the parent company of plies, leaseholds and payroll—all spent on would win today. Last year, we had a one-shot Guam and Micronesia’s hometown airline— Guam benefitting the local economy. lead with one day to go. Every player on the Continental Micronesia—were named laure- As Continental Airlines was broadening its team looked back to one shot and felt like he ates to be inducted to the Guam Business Hall worldwide prominence, ‘‘Air Mike’’ was ce- lost it, and in golf, you can always find one of Fame. menting its role in the Pacific region. For the shot.’’ Frank Guzman’s first business venture was past thirty-four years Continental Micronesia In fact, Guilford has qualified for the Division in the wholesale-retail business. In 1970, at has been committed towards providing safe III golf championships in 10 of its 11 years of the young age of 23, he became co-owner of and reliable transportation service with the NCAA play. This year, Jensen’s Quakers were Chamorro Sons, Inc. Two years later—in highest degree of care for their customers. It not to be denied. This was Jensen’s and 1972, he co-established Island Creations, Inc., has now become Guam’s largest private em- Guilford’s first-ever NCAA title, but the coach a T-shirt company which emphasized ployer and the area’s premier air carrier with and school are no strangers to winning na- Chamorro themes. That same year, he took regular flights to a wide number of destina- tional championships. Jack Jensen and Guil- control of Chamorro Mart, a local grocery tions in the Asia-Pacific region. For three ford College captured the NAIA national men’s store which he owned and operated until 1980 years in a row, the company has been ranked basketball championship in 1973 and the when he began devoting his energies towards at the top among businesses in Micronesia. NAIA men’s golf title in 1989. Guilford joined International Distributors, Inc. ‘‘Air Mike’’ is also a long-time supporter of the NCAA Division III athletic program in 1991. In addition to being co-owner of Ocean Pa- several local non-profit groups. Through dona- In addition, Guilford College almost col- cific Motors, a BMW auto dealership, from tions of more than $1 million each year in free lected the individual player title in Nebraska. 1985 to 1990, Frank also served as Inter- and discounted airline tickets as well as cargo Sophomore Dave Patterson finished with a national Distributors, Inc.’s president and chief transportation, Continental Air Micronesia has four-day total of 293, two shots off the lead. executive officer from 1980 until 2000. During touched people’s lives has made a huge dif- Patterson had a lot of assistance, however, in this time, the company became a major im- ference throughout Guam and the region. A leading Guilford to its NCAA team crown. Join- porter, wholesaler and supplier of various food founding supporter of the ‘‘Ayuda Foundation,’’ ing him at Firethorn were Andrew Eversole, products for the island’s hotels, restaurants the air carrier has provided great assistance Savio Nazareth, Andrew Biggadike, and John and grocery stores. International Distributors, towards the group’s efforts to provide medical Riddle. (Another reason we are slightly preju- Inc. additionally supplies food outlets in the care throughout the Micronesian islands. diced in favor of the Quakers is that John Rid- neighboring islands of Palau, the Northern Laureates Frank Guzman and Continental dle is the nephew of Nancy Mazza who oper- Marianas, and the Federated States of Micro- Airlines, through its subsidiary Continental Mi- ates our district office in High Point, North nesia as well as Defense Commissary Agency cronesia, have made significant contributions Carolina.) (DECA) stores and visiting ships. to every aspect of Guam’s development for Congratulations are in order for every mem- A respected member of the business com- the past few decades. I would like to take this ber of the Quaker golf team including Harrison munity, Frank has always found time to con- occasion to commend and congratulate them Pinnix, Head Coach Jack Jensen, outgoing tribute towards civic and community affairs. He on all their accomplishments and on their well- athletic director Mike Ketchum, incoming ath- has been a strong supporter of the Boy deserved induction to the Guam Business Hall letic director Marion Kirby and everyone asso- Scouts of America, the Babe Ruth Baseball of Fame. I join the Guam Chamber of Com- ciated with Guilford College. I am proud to be League, the Ronald McDonald House in Ha- merce and the people of Guam, in celebrating an alumnus of the school and proud that it is waii, the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and the the extraordinary contributions and accom- located in our congressional district. annual Christmas Drop Project. He has also plishments of this year’s laureates. f taken upon the role of mentor to his employ- f ees. Through his guidance and support a CUSTOMS BORDER SECURITY ACT number of them now own businesses of their GUILFORD COLLEGE CELEBRATES OF 2001 own. For his efforts and achievements he has GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP recieved numerous awards from institutions SPEECH OF and organizations such as the University of HON. HOWARD COBLE HON. EARL BLUMENAUER Guam, the Guam Community College, the OF NORTH CAROLINA OF OREGON Santa Barbara Church, the Guam Department IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Military Affairs, and the Guam Marianas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, May 22, 2002 Lions Club. Frank was also a founding mem- Wednesday, May 22, 2002 ber of the Micronesian Chef’s Association Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I will admit to whose annual Chef of the Year award is being biased, but I think it is important that we The House in Committee of the Whole congratulate my alma mater—Guilford College House on the State of the Union had under named in his honor. consideration the bill (H.R. 3129) to authorize Frank’s efforts and contributions have truly in Greensboro, North Carolina—for winning its appropriations for fiscal years 2002 and 2003 earned him a place in the hearts of the people first-ever NCAA team championship. On May for the United States Customs Service for of Guam. His induction to the Guam Business 16, 2002, the Quakers captured the NCAA Di- antiterrorism, drug interdiction, and other Hall of Fame is yet another indication of this vision III men’s golf championship conducted operations, for the Office of the United appreciation. at Firethorn Golf Club in Lincoln, Nebraska. States Trade Representative, for the United Also deserving of praise is the largest pri- What made winning the championship even States International Trade Commission, and vate employer on Guam, Continental Micro- more special for those of us who live in the for other purposes: nesia and its parent company, Continental Air- Sixth District of North Carolina, Guilford Col- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I rise to lines. Continental Airlines established regular lege edged out cross-town rival Greensboro oppose two specific sections of the Customs air service within Micronesia based on Guam College to win the title. The two schools, Border Security Act. Section 141 would pro- in 1968. Upon overcoming problems with which are just a few miles apart, traveled half- vide greatly expanded immunity to Customs maintenance facilities, aircraft parts, certified way across the country to duel for Division III’s officer conducting searches. This is another technicians and communications infrastructure, top golf crown. Even the third-place team was one of the post ‘‘Patriot Act’’ erosions of con- the air carrier was able to secure route author- from North Carolina—Meredith College in Ra- stitutional protections and judicial oversight ity between Japan and the island of Saipan in leigh. Guilford College shot a 300 on the that we should all find particularly troubling. 1976. Known locally as ‘‘Air Mike,’’ the fledg- fourth and final day of the tournament to rally Customs officers, like other federal law en- ling subsidiary, at the time established a route past third-day leader Meredith. Greensboro forcement officers, are already entitled to system that spanned the Pacific from Asia to scored a tournament-best 288 on the last day qualified immunity. Judges and juries respect Micronesia. to vault from seventh place to second. Is there the needs of agents to conduct searches in As the region’s tourism industry flourished, any doubt that North Carolina is the golf cap- exigent circumstances. ‘‘Air Mike’’ was able to expand its flight fre- ital of the world? Especially since Congress has recently ex- quencies and flight schedules. Additional air- Guilford finished second in the national panded law enforcement powers, it should not craft, equipment and ground facilities later championship last year, and Head Coach Jack simultaneously contribute to by-passing the contributed to an expanded route including Jensen did not want a repeat in 2002. ‘‘It feels courts’ ability to guard against abuses of those Manila, Nagoya, Port Moresby and, later, Hon- so good,’’ Jensen told the (Greensboro) News powers. Just two years ago, the GAO found VerDate 11<MAY>2000 03:06 May 25, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22MY8.073 pfrm04 PsN: E24PT1 May 24, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E907 disturbing evidence of Customs’ use of racial Commander like Colonel DeLony.