38th Guam Legislature adopts resolution honoring Josiah Peter Duenas for nursing and dance achievements
June 08, 2026 | General Government Operations and Appropriations , Legislative, Guam, International
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The Committee on Rules of the 38th Guam Legislature adopted Resolution 191-38-SR on June 5, 2026, formally recognizing Josiah Peter Duenas for academic accomplishments in nursing and for his contributions to the performing arts.
The resolution, read into the record by Senator Christopher M. Duenas, cites Josiah’s upbringing in the village of Agana Heights, his graduation from the University of Portland with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a minor in integrative health and wellness, and his induction into Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing. It also documents a long performing-arts history, noting that Josiah trained with Skip Entertainment since elementary school and represented Guam at national and international events.
Why it matters: The resolution frames Josiah’s achievements as both personal and civic — commending a local resident who has combined professional preparation in health care with cultural representation on national and international stages.
The resolution lists specific accomplishments the committee recorded, including participation with the University of Portland Pilots dance team, choreography work for the Filipino American Student Association, and multiple competitive recognitions cited in the text. The measure directs that certified copies of Resolution 191-38-SR be transmitted to Josiah’s family, Skip Entertainment Company and the University of Portland Pilots Dance Team and notes certification by Speaker Frank F. Blas Jr., Chair V. Anthony Ada and Legislative Secretary Sabrina Salas Matanane.
Josiah addressed the chamber after the presentation, saying, “First, I want to say thank you to Senator Lujan for this recognition and many others who have made this possible. … I especially want to thank my parents for always believing in me and reminding me that anything is possible with hard work, determination, and the support of family.” He added that he is grateful for the support that helped him pursue nursing and dance.
A family member identified in the record as Mr. Eddie praised Josiah’s stage presence and recalled community moments, saying the dancer’s performances “bring joy” and expressing confidence that Josiah may perform with Skip again in the future.
The committee’s adoption of Resolution 191-38-SR was recorded in the resolution’s certification language; the text in the legislative record lists the authors as Senator Jesse Lujan, Senator Christopher M. Duenas and Vice Speaker V. Anthony Ada and states that the measure was adopted on June 5, 2026. The resolution text names the Honorable Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero among recipients to whom copies are to be transmitted.
The presentation concluded with applause and brief congratulations from legislators and guests.
The resolution, read into the record by Senator Christopher M. Duenas, cites Josiah’s upbringing in the village of Agana Heights, his graduation from the University of Portland with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a minor in integrative health and wellness, and his induction into Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing. It also documents a long performing-arts history, noting that Josiah trained with Skip Entertainment since elementary school and represented Guam at national and international events.
Why it matters: The resolution frames Josiah’s achievements as both personal and civic — commending a local resident who has combined professional preparation in health care with cultural representation on national and international stages.
The resolution lists specific accomplishments the committee recorded, including participation with the University of Portland Pilots dance team, choreography work for the Filipino American Student Association, and multiple competitive recognitions cited in the text. The measure directs that certified copies of Resolution 191-38-SR be transmitted to Josiah’s family, Skip Entertainment Company and the University of Portland Pilots Dance Team and notes certification by Speaker Frank F. Blas Jr., Chair V. Anthony Ada and Legislative Secretary Sabrina Salas Matanane.
Josiah addressed the chamber after the presentation, saying, “First, I want to say thank you to Senator Lujan for this recognition and many others who have made this possible. … I especially want to thank my parents for always believing in me and reminding me that anything is possible with hard work, determination, and the support of family.” He added that he is grateful for the support that helped him pursue nursing and dance.
A family member identified in the record as Mr. Eddie praised Josiah’s stage presence and recalled community moments, saying the dancer’s performances “bring joy” and expressing confidence that Josiah may perform with Skip again in the future.
The committee’s adoption of Resolution 191-38-SR was recorded in the resolution’s certification language; the text in the legislative record lists the authors as Senator Jesse Lujan, Senator Christopher M. Duenas and Vice Speaker V. Anthony Ada and states that the measure was adopted on June 5, 2026. The resolution text names the Honorable Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero among recipients to whom copies are to be transmitted.
The presentation concluded with applause and brief congratulations from legislators and guests.
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