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Office of Governor Receives Grant for Sexual Assault Services |
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Sept. 30, 2009
The Office of the Governor has received an award for $19,497 for its 2009 Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program, Grant ID Number 2009-KF-AX-0021, from the Office of Justice Programs, Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. This is the third grant received in three months for a combined total of $1,332,911.
The money will be used primarily to provide support for Guam’s only rape crisis center and other non-profit, non-governmental organizations for programs and activities that provide direct intervention and related assistance, which may include:
· 24-hour hotline services providing crisis intervention services and referral;
· accompaniment and advocacy through medical, criminal, and social support systems, including medical facilities, police, and court proceedings; or
· feedback from victims and their families as they traverse the criminal justice system from disclosure to case resolution, etc.
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Lieutenant Governor Ready to Serve the Nation |
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Governor Camacho receives ESGR award for employer support during lieutenant governor’s send-off ceremony
October 1, 2009
Adjutant Gen. Donald J. Goldhorn of the Guam National Guard hosted the official send-off ceremony for Lt. Gov. Michael W. Cruz, M.D., today at the Guam Army National Guard Readiness Center in Barrigada. The lieutenant governor shared a few words with a crowd filled with family, friends, employees, elected officials, and fellow guardsmen and women during the ceremony.
“I am humbled and most especially grateful for the support and encouragement from everyone,” said Lt. Gov. Cruz. “I am an American soldier who will go onto the battlefield and serve along side our men and women. I will do so proudly and without hesitation.”
During the ceremony, Lt. Gov. Cruz pinned yellow ribbons, a sign of support for deployed troops, on his family members including his youngest daughter, Taylor, who will celebrate her first birthday three days after his deployment.
“Like any soldier deployed, I will miss my family deeply, and no words can fully express how much their strength and support mean to me at this time,” said Lt. Gov. Cruz.
Governor Felix P. Camacho shared words of encouragement and support saying the lieutenant governor will be missed and we will continue to pray for the safe return of all of our troops who are deployed.
“I recall a conversation I had years ago with Mike when I asked him to be my lieutenant governor candidate. One of the stipulations he made clear was that he is a soldier, and there may come a day when he’s called to serve. That day has come, and I fully support not only his need, but his desire to serve our country and defend our freedom,” said Governor Camacho.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) also gave an award to Governor Camacho for his support for the lieutenant governor during his deployment.
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A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF GUAM |
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Sept. 30, 2009
Governor Felix P. Camacho and Lieutenant Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D., issued the following statement regarding the earthquake and tsunami that struck Samoa and American Samoa early this morning:
“On behalf of the government and people of Guam, I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to our brothers and sisters of Samoa and American Samoa following the devastation caused by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami this morning. We extend our deepest sympathies to the grieving families of the victims and all the individuals affected by this disaster.”
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Office of Economic Adjustment Awards $3.5M to the Government of Guam |
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September 30, 2009
Governor Felix P. Camacho and Congresswoman Madeline Z. Bordallo are pleased to jointly announce that their collaborative efforts have resulted in the award of three new grants to the Government of Guam, totaling $3.5 Million, from the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA), a field activity within the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
The award of the grants is welcomed news, since they enable the Government of Guam to remain engaged, to sustain the Territory’s responsive efforts to the challenges and impacts from the unprecedented Department of Defense military build-up, and most importantly to shape outcomes that benefit and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Guam.
“I am extremely pleased to make this announcement to our community and grateful to OEA for acknowledging our need to improve and secure the quality of life for our people,” said Governor Camacho. “My administration has been diligently working to prepare our island for the opportunities that lie ahead. We understand our charter and destiny, and that now is the time to identify plans, set the foundation, and develop the roadmap for our island’s future, and that is why these grants will be used to assess and plan for some key areas in our government.”
“The grants awarded by the Office of Economic Adjustment will assist the Government of Guam in improving government services, modernizing infrastructure at the Port of Guam, and providing support for the military buildup,” Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo said today. “I commend Governor Camacho for securing these funds, and I look forward to OEA’s continued partnership with the Government of Guam.”
The three new grants support a diversity of initiatives, some new, while sustaining some ongoing initiatives. The OEA grant to the Office of the Governor sustains the Port Authority of Guam's efforts on the Port Modernization Initiative. With the recent approval of the Port of Guam Master Plan, by the Guam Legislature, the PAG needs to transition from the planning phase to the design/implementation phase. The grant enables the PAG to accomplish the following tasks: 1) Terminal Development, Terminal Alternatives Analysis and Operations Plan; 2) Performance and Technical Requirements for Truck Gates and Terminal Operating Procedures; and 3) Performance Management Contract Service Benchmark Development and Consultations for Evaluations and Selection.
The grant to fund the Capacity Enhancing Building Initiative will enable the Office of the Governor to conduct an initial assessment, of the Government of Guam, evaluating its current strengths and weaknesses followed by pilot Capacity Enhancing-Building Initiatives (CEBI). The CEBI’s objective is to increase the Government of Guam’s capacity via instituting best management practices/protocols in lieu of relying on additional resources. This initiative recognizes there are finite resources and thus focuses on leveraging the talent, expertise, and professionalism of those who are dedicated to public service. The grant will culminate in identification, selection, and development of initiatives that address systemic challenges and that foster comprehensive change, within the government, to be more effective and efficient.
The grant to the Office of the Governor will enable the Guam Director of Health and Social Services to undertake the development of a Five-Year Health and Human Services Care Strategic Plan. With the progress and momentum on the physical infrastructure the Governor and the Congresswoman embraced this initiative to address the social infrastructure. The grant enables the Director to conduct an initial strengths and weaknesses assessment of the health and human services care systems followed by the development of a Five-Year Strategic Plan to improve the health and human services care systems for the people of Guam.
The grant to the Office of the Governor continues funding for two staff members, within the Office of the Governor and logistical support necessary to sustain the Military Integration and Growth Initiative (MIGI), which enables the Government of Guam to be responsive to the challenges and impacts created by the Department of Defense military, while seeking opportunities to shape favorable outcomes that benefit the citizens of Guam.
The Camacho-Cruz Administration continues to seek additional federal grant funding to help secure the island’s economy, infrastructure, health, public safety and education.
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GOVERNOR CAMACHO DISCUSSES GDOE FINANCIAL CONCERNS WITH MAESTRI AND SPEAKER |
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September 30, 2009
Governor Felix P. Camacho and Legislative Speaker Judi Won Pat placed a phone call to Philip Maestri, U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) risk management service director, today to discuss issues related to a letter sent to the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) Tuesday by the USDOE.
The letter focused on the results of a Comprehensive Corrective Action Plan (CCAP) validation site visit to Guam by USDOE that took place in July. The letter outlined numerous failures by GDOE to meet financial management standards regarding federal funds. During the telephone conversation, Maestri expressed that he is mainly concerned with GDOE’s management and accountability of federal funds and that USDOE must make sure those funds are being properly handled.
“It is clear that GDOE needs help with managing their finances and any assistance I can provide as governor will require legislative support,” said Governor Camacho. “I will support any measure that will provide immediate assistance to GDOE, including the idea of bringing in a third party to manage their finances.”
USDOE has given GDOE 15 days from the Sept. 28 letter, or by Oct. 13, to respond to their concerns. GDOE is expected to account for the department’s failure to follow through or comply with fiscal accountability and management measures. In his letter, Maestri states that USDOE will consider withholding federal funding from the education department and/or obtain a third party to manage federal funding for the department.
"The bottom line is we need to resolve GDOE’s systemic issues once and for all, but it will take more than 15 days. As we await GDOE’s response to USDOE, the speaker and I will continue to do what we can to assist them,” said Governor Camacho.
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A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR OF GUAM |
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September 29, 2009
Governor Felix P. Camacho made the following statement regarding the United States Department of Education’s letter to Guam’s Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Narissa Bretania Underwood.
“The United States Department of Education’s letter to Superintendent Underwood is alarming but not surprising. Despite my lack of legal authority to assist them in this matter, I will place a call to Mr. Maestri to discuss what the administration can do to help address their concerns. This conversation will help me frame discussions that I plan to have with the legislative Speaker Judi Won Pat and DOE officials.” |
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Governor Swears In Board and Commission Members |
September 29, 2009 Governor Felix P. Camacho yesterday swore in 17 individuals to serve on various government boards and commissions. The ceremony was held at the large conference room of the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Adelup. “It is enlightening to see that there are individuals willing to take an active and hands-on role in their government,” said Gov. Camacho. “I commend these men and women for stepping forward to serve the people and island of Guam.” Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Director Dr. David L.G. Shimizu and Department of Youth Affairs Director Vincent A. “Tony” Ada were among the newly sworn in members. Shimizu will serve on the Guam Developmental Disabilities Council and Ada will serve on the Guam Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee. BOARDS & COMMISSION MEMBERS SWORN IN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
Board of Barbering & Cosmetology
Marcy S. Tiong Ernesto Guerrero
Council on Post –Secondary Institution Certification
Edison P. Manaloto
Guam Board of Accountancy
Jenny Chiu
Guam Board of Examiners for Dentistry
Roger J. Kaneshiro, D.D.S. Stanley Y. Yasuhiro, D.D.S.
Guam Board of Nurse Examiners
Janalynn Cruz Damian
Guam Contractors License Board
Marian Pizarro
Guam Developmental Disabilities Council
Dr. David L.G. Shimizu
Guam Emergency Medical Services Commission
Cecilia D. Javier
Guam Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee
Vincent A. Ada
Guam State Rehabilitation Council
Tim Murphy
Public Utilities Commission
Jeffrey C. Johnson, D.D.S Rowena Ellen Perez
Serve Guam Commission
Doris Crisostomo Antonita O. Blas William N. Reyes |
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STOP Violence Against Women Program Receives Second Grant This Year |
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Money to fund legal services and victim support groups
Sept. 25, 2009
The Office of the Governor has received a grant for $651,904 for its fiscal year 2009 STOP (Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors) Violence Against Women (VAW) program, grant number 2009-WF-AX-0051, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on VAW in Washington, D.C. This is the second such grant the program has received in three months. The money will be used to support law enforcement, prosecution, services, courts and other discretionary categories.
“Following another grant for this program received back in July, this additional grant shows that the STOP program is in very capable and dedicated hands,” said Governor Felix P. Camacho. “As the money is distributed to organizations in Guam that support this effort, we look forward to an increased focus on preventing violence against women and on victim support in our community.”
Prospective subgrant recipients are:
• Alee Shelter – Catholic Social Service
• Archdiocese of Agana, Division of Pastoral Ministries
• Erica’s House – Safe Visitation & Exchange Center:
◦ Soroptimist International of the Marianas
• Governor’s Community Outreach – Federal Programs Office (GCO-FPO)
• Guam Sexual Assault & Family Violence Coalition
• Guam Police Department – Consolidated Domestic Violence Projects:
◦ Criminal Investigation Section
◦ Victims Assistance Unit and other support units
• Guma’ Mami Inc., Domestic Violence Support Project
• Immaculate Heart of Mary – Life Teen Central
• Office of the Attorney General – Department of Law:
◦ Crime Victim Response Unit (CVRU)
◦ Prosecution Division
• San Dimas/San Dionisio Parishes-Family 2
• Superior Court of Guam – Domestic Violence Consolidated Projects
• Victim Advocates Reaching Out (VARO)
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