Legislature presents retirement certificate to Dora Paco Cruz after 25 years at Department of Education
October 24, 2025 | General Government Operations and Appropriations , Legislative, Guam
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The 30th Guam Legislature on Oct. 24, 2025 presented Certificate No. 212-30ACR honoring Dora Paco Cruz for 25 years of service to the Department of Education, sponsors said. The certificate was sponsored by Senator Jesse A. Lujan alongside Speaker Frank Blas Jr., Vice Speaker Tony Ada and other senators.
The certificate text, read during the session, lists Cruz's service as attached to Antoine Middle School with dates from March 13, 2002 to Sept. 29, 2025 and commends her "dedication, commitment, and contributions throughout [her] 25 years of service in the Department of Education." The certificate was certified by Speaker Frank Blas Jr. and attested by Legislative Secretary Sabrina Salas Matanani, according to the presentation language.
Senator Jesse A. Lujan presented the certificate and offered brief remarks to Cruz, saying, "Miss Dora, in behalf of the 30 eighth Guam legislature, but more importantly, the people of Guam, Wanna thank you for all the work and all everything that you've done to further our educational journey for all of the children that you were a part of." Cruz accepted the recognition from the dais.
The committee on rules is cited in the certificate language as directing the recognition for 2025. The presentation was ceremonial; the transcript shows it followed the prior resolution presentation and included short acknowledgements from senators but no policy or budget action related to the Department of Education.
The certificate text, read during the session, lists Cruz's service as attached to Antoine Middle School with dates from March 13, 2002 to Sept. 29, 2025 and commends her "dedication, commitment, and contributions throughout [her] 25 years of service in the Department of Education." The certificate was certified by Speaker Frank Blas Jr. and attested by Legislative Secretary Sabrina Salas Matanani, according to the presentation language.
Senator Jesse A. Lujan presented the certificate and offered brief remarks to Cruz, saying, "Miss Dora, in behalf of the 30 eighth Guam legislature, but more importantly, the people of Guam, Wanna thank you for all the work and all everything that you've done to further our educational journey for all of the children that you were a part of." Cruz accepted the recognition from the dais.
The committee on rules is cited in the certificate language as directing the recognition for 2025. The presentation was ceremonial; the transcript shows it followed the prior resolution presentation and included short acknowledgements from senators but no policy or budget action related to the Department of Education.
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