vincent duenes. his deep passion for healing and his tireless dedication to patient care has made a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals in my community. the island of guam. as he retires from his position, i'd like to thank hinge for 45 years of -- thank him for 45 years of service at the guam memorial hospital authority. in addition to his distinguished career as an internal medicine doctor, he has also held title of g.m.h.'s associate hospital administrator of medical services, medical director of respiratory therapy, among many other positions. one of the most remarkable aspects of dr. duenes's career is his exceptional ability to provide compassionate care. he has fostered an environment where patients can feel heard, understood and supported. aside from his time at the medical field, dr. duenes also served our nation in uniform for 20 years. he was a member of the guam army national guard, ultimately retiring with the rank of colonel. dr. duenes's accomplishments and contributi