The Jose D. Leon Guerrero Commercial Port of Guam celebrated its 47th anniversary from October 24 – 28, 2022 and held a series of events in the month.

The Opening Ceremony kicked of the week’s events starting with a flag-raising ceremony followed by a parade of trucks, proclamation signing by Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio, and a resolution presentation by members of the 36th Guam Legislature.

“We have accomplished so much these past four years toward improving and securing Port facilities to better serve the community all the while stabilizing Port finances and keeping employee morale and productivity at an all-time high,” said Port General Manager Rory J. Respicio. “Port Week gives us an opportunity to recognize our Port Strong employees, who are the backbone and driving force of these accomplishments, as well as our Port Users, who also are critical to our success.”

The opening ceremony recognized all retirees from 2019 to present. The entire opening ceremony was broadcast live on the Governor and Port’s Facebook page. Other events for the weekincluded employee townhall meetings, various sporting events and the celebration will conclude with a Grand Finale and Employee Recognition Ceremony on Friday, October 28, 2022. “We would like to thank the Leon Guerrero and Tenorio Administration, our Board of Directors, the Port Users Group, as well as the community for their trust and partnership enabling the Port to keep moving Guam forward,” said Respicio. “Our hard work continues as we focus on the critical role the Port plays for the Department of Defense’s Indopacific Strategy and Pacific deterrence efforts. Geopolitical matters make this a pivotal point at the Port and through Gov. Leon Guerrero and Lt. Gov. Tenorio’s advocacy, we are pursuing all funding opportunities available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and are deeply committed to making sure that Port employees’ wellbeing is at the forefront of all that we do.”