Jim Moylan: “Today I rise to recognize Mayor Melissa Savares as she serves her final term as mayor of Dededo, Guam. For close to two…”

“Today I rise to recognize Mayor Melissa Savares as she serves her final term as mayor of Dededo, Guam. For close to two decades, Melissa has dedicated herself to the betterment of families, youth, and ``the elderly,'' ``manamko,'' residing across Guam's largest village. Savares' history of service includes her time as president of the Mayors' Council of Guam, a board member of the Guam Community Health Centers, a commissioner on the Serve Guam Commission-AmeriCorps program, and a member of the Civilian-Military Task Force, among other things. Mayor Savares is a powerhouse in her community and is widely known across the island for her heart, for public service, and her efforts in preventing crime in the village. Under her leadership, the Dededo Municipal Planning Council has sponsored youth sports teams and initiatives such as Youth Drug-Free Summer Basketball League, Student Robotics, and Real World Design Challenge, to name a few. I would like to thank Mayor Savares for her commitment to the village of Dededo and wish her the very best in retirement. Her departure from the office would undoubtedly be felt, but I am certain she has laid a solid foundation for continued growth and development in Dededo to come. ____________________”