HONORING MARIETTA P. VICENTE ON HER RETIREMENT

HONORING MARIETTA P. VICENTE ON HER RETIREMENT

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E253-E254] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MARIETTA P. VICENTE ON HER RETIREMENT ______ HON. JAMES C. MOYLAN of guam in the house of representatives Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Marietta P. Vicente--affectionately known as Mayette--upon her retirement after 33 years of dedicated public service to the people of Guam through the Guam Waterworks Authority. Marietta began her career in public service 1993, at a time when the Guam Waterworks Authority operated as the Public Utility Agency of Guam, or PUAG. From those early days to the present, she built a career defined by professionalism, reliability, and a deep commitment to public service. For more than three decades, Marietta served with distinction in the Finance Division of the agency, ultimately retiring as Payroll Supervisor. In this critical role, she was responsible for ensuring that employees were compensated accurately and on time--an essential function for any organization, and particularly for a public utility that serves the entire island community. Behind every reliable public service system are individuals whose work often happens quietly, but whose contributions are indispensable. Payroll operations are a prime example of that reality. The work requires precision, accountability, and constant attention to detail, and Ms. Vicente carried out those responsibilities with dedication and care throughout her career. During her tenure, she also played an important role in modernizing the agency's payroll operations. She helped guide the transition to new financial and payroll systems, including JD Edwards World and later JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. These system upgrades strengthened operational efficiency, improved accountability, and enhanced internal controls within the organization--changes that continue to benefit the agency today. Her knowledge of the system and her commitment to excellence earned the respect of her colleagues and leadership alike. Over the years, she became a trusted resource within the Finance Division and an important part of the institutional knowledge that helps sustain effective public service. Ms. Vicente's story is also a reflection of Guam's diverse and resilient community. Originally from San Jose City in Nueva Ecija in the Philippines, she has made Guam her home for the past forty-four years. Today, she resides in the village of Yigo, where she has built both a career and a life rooted in service to our island. Her success in public service has been supported by the love and encouragement of her [[Page E254]] family. She is joined in celebrating this milestone by her husband, Arnoll M. Vicente; her children, Nicollette V. Velasco and Neal Keanu P. Vicente; and her father, Rosalino Paez. She also honors the memory of her late mother, Lilia Paez, whose guidance and values helped shape her life of dedication and service. After more than three decades of hard work and commitment, Ms. Vicente retired March 6, 2026. In retirement, she looks forward to traveling and spending more time with her family--an opportunity that is well deserved after so many years devoted to public service. Her career reminds us that the strength of our institutions rests on the dedication of individuals who work diligently behind the scenes to ensure that essential services continue to operate smoothly and reliably for the people they serve. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Marietta P. Vicente for her outstanding contributions to the people of Guam and to extend my sincere appreciation for her many years of service. I wish her and her family a happy, healthy, and fulfilling retirement. ____________________