(a) Rosa Aguigui Reyes was the first woman elected to the Guam Congress, in 1946. She was a pioneer in politics, and in education. Her long career as an educator started in 1933, when she became a classroom teacher at Malesso’ Martyrs Elementary School in Malesso’, a position she kept for thirty-one (31) years. She was also a principal at F.Q. Sanchez School in Humåtak for eleven (11) years. Mrs. Reyes was also a research assistant for noted anthropologist, Laura Thompson, for studies of Guam history and culture. She was part of the first commencement class of the College of Guam in 1954, earning an Associate’s Degree in Education, and was inducted into the “Educators Hall of Fame” in 1983. As an educational leader on Guam, Mrs. Reyes is a role model for young people today. By looking at her life and accomplishments, students of today can be inspired to high achievements. It is appropriate that a fitting honor be bestowed upon her memory.
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(b) The Malesso’ Library is hereby named the “Rosa Aguigui Reyes Memorial Library.” I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall arrange an appropriate ceremony and signage to designate the library by this name. SOURCE: Added as § 849.4 by P.L. 29-134:1 (Jan. 8, 2009). Recodified to this section by the Compiler in accordance with the authority granted by 1 GCA § 1606. 2024 NOTE: Reference to Merizo replaced with Malesso’ pursuant to 1 GCA § 403(i). Reference to Umatac replaced with Humåtak pursuant to 1 GCA § 403(j).