Guam Legislature presents certificate to Jacqueline Cabrera for blind and visually impaired advocacy
October 30, 2025 | General Government Operations and Appropriations , Legislative, Guam
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The Guam Legislature presented a certificate of recognition to Jacqueline Cabrera on Oct. 29, 2025, honoring her advocacy for people who are blind and visually impaired and her role organizing what lawmakers described as the island’s first White Cane Run/Walk and observance tied to Disabilities Awareness Month.
Senator Shelly Cabell, chairwoman on disabilities, said Cabrera’s story “is a heartfelt type of story” and called her “truly an inspiring, inspiring woman.” Senator Vince Borja, chairman on education, and other legislators joined Cabell in praising Cabrera’s work and in thanking her for raising awareness about services and training that can help people with visual impairments in Guam.
Senator Tina Munoz Barnes, the legislature’s ranking member, read the certificate text into the record. The certificate states it is presented “to Jacqueline Cabrera for your dedication and leadership in raising awareness for the blind and visually impaired community and to commend you for organizing the first ever run, walk, and observance of the white cane and disabilities awareness month.” The document recorded the city of issuance as Agana and a date of 10/29/2025, and listed certifying officials as Speaker Frank Blasch Jr., the committee chair on rules (vice speaker identified in the reading), and legislative secretary Sabrina Salas Mentenani; Senator Vince Borja was also named on the certificate text presented in the chamber.
Cabrera told legislators she has been back in Guam for several months and described her work with youth and young adults with visual impairments, saying she wants to help them “gain their independence more so they don't have to leave.” She thanked family, friends and support organizations, and asked lawmakers to continue supporting programs and services for blind and visually impaired residents.
The presentation concluded with brief remarks, congratulations and photographs on the chamber floor. No formal vote or ordinance accompanied the certificate; the event was a ceremonial recognition recorded in the legislative proceedings.
Senator Shelly Cabell, chairwoman on disabilities, said Cabrera’s story “is a heartfelt type of story” and called her “truly an inspiring, inspiring woman.” Senator Vince Borja, chairman on education, and other legislators joined Cabell in praising Cabrera’s work and in thanking her for raising awareness about services and training that can help people with visual impairments in Guam.
Senator Tina Munoz Barnes, the legislature’s ranking member, read the certificate text into the record. The certificate states it is presented “to Jacqueline Cabrera for your dedication and leadership in raising awareness for the blind and visually impaired community and to commend you for organizing the first ever run, walk, and observance of the white cane and disabilities awareness month.” The document recorded the city of issuance as Agana and a date of 10/29/2025, and listed certifying officials as Speaker Frank Blasch Jr., the committee chair on rules (vice speaker identified in the reading), and legislative secretary Sabrina Salas Mentenani; Senator Vince Borja was also named on the certificate text presented in the chamber.
Cabrera told legislators she has been back in Guam for several months and described her work with youth and young adults with visual impairments, saying she wants to help them “gain their independence more so they don't have to leave.” She thanked family, friends and support organizations, and asked lawmakers to continue supporting programs and services for blind and visually impaired residents.
The presentation concluded with brief remarks, congratulations and photographs on the chamber floor. No formal vote or ordinance accompanied the certificate; the event was a ceremonial recognition recorded in the legislative proceedings.
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