Floor SpeechCeremonial2026-06-08

HONORING VICTORINA DULAY ROBENIOL

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On 2026-06-08, Representative James C. Moylan (R-GU) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING VICTORINA DULAY ROBENIOL" in the House.

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HONORING VICTORINA DULAY ROBENIOL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E535] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING VICTORINA DULAY ROBENIOL _____ HON. JAMES C. MOYLAN of guam in the house of representatives Monday, June 8, 2026 Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to offer my belated birthday greetings to a wonderful citizen of my beautiful home island of Guam: Victorina Dulay Robeniol, who was born more than a century ago on May 14, 1922. Victorina is a living testament to what it means to live a life of profound purpose, unwavering strength, and deep, unconditional love. Her story began in Pangasinan province in her native Philippines. She was the second of ten children of Caridad and Fabian Dulay. From a very young age Victorina was a caretaker. She embraced the responsibility of helping to raise her younger brothers and sisters while her parents worked to support their growing family. She was barely twenty years old when the hardships of World War II struck, and following the heartbreaking loss of her father, a young Victorina made a choice that defines her character to this day: she paused her own education and stepped into the fields to work. She chose her family's survival over her own personal ambitions. That selfless love became the foundation of everything she would build. Victorina began a beautiful new chapter in her life on January 29, 1950, when she married her loving husband Teofilo Robeniol. Their bond and dedication to each other led to a 55-year marriage and three loving sons: Romulo, Ruperto, and Cesar. It was 60 years ago, in 1966, that Victorina and Teofilo made the bold leap across the ocean to Guam. Like so many immigrants, they arrived with hope and a willingness to work for a better future. Like her time raising her brothers and sisters, Victorina embraced the job of raising her boys while also launching a career in the Guam hotel industry. But Victorina never settled for being just an employee; she was a visionary who possessed a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. It was a way to provide a little more for her family: she raised and sold livestock, cultivated and sold homegrown produce, and became a beloved, familiar face at the local flea market. She taught her children--and everyone who knew her--that no honest work is too small, and with grit and creativity, you can build a beautiful life from the ground up. Her legacy has grown, as that small family that arrived on Guam six decades ago has grown to include four grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Even now at 103 years old, Victorina isn't just watching life go by-- She finds joy in the simple, beautiful rhythms of the day: watching the stunning Guam sunsets, keeping up with her favorite Filipino TV shows, and passionately cheering on NBA games. But above all else, Victorina's heart belongs to her family. Whether reminiscing about the old days in Pangasinan, or simply sitting back and absorbing the laughter of her grandchildren and great- grandchildren, her devotion has never wavered. Our whole island is so proud of Victorina for the life and contributions she has made in making Guam better. We thank her for showing us how to work hard, how to love fiercely, and how to live fully. She is truly an inspiration. May God continue to bless her. Cheers to 103 beautiful years. ____________________

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HONORING VICTORINA DULAY ROBENIOL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E535] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING VICTORINA DULAY ROBENIOL _____ HON. JAMES C. MOYLAN of guam in the house of representatives Monday, June 8, 2026 Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to offer my belated birthday greetings to a wonderful citizen of my beautiful home island of Guam: Victorina Dulay Robeniol, who was born more than a century ago on May 14, 1922. Victorina is a living testament to what it means to live a life of profound purpose, unwavering strength, and deep, unconditional love. Her story began in Pangasinan province in her native Philippines. She was the second of ten children of Caridad and Fabian Dulay. From a very young age Victorina was a caretaker. She embraced the responsibility of helping to raise her younger brothers and sisters while her parents worked to support their growing family. She was barely twenty years old when the hardships of World War II struck, and following the heartbreaking loss of her father, a young Victorina made a choice that defines her character to this day: she paused her own education and stepped into the fields to work. She chose her family's survival over her own personal ambitions. That selfless love became the foundation of everything she would build. Victorina began a beautiful new chapter in her life on January 29, 1950, when she married her loving husband Teofilo Robeniol. Their bond and dedication to each other led to a 55-year marriage and three loving sons: Romulo, Ruperto, and Cesar. It was 60 years ago, in 1966, that Victorina and Teofilo made the bold leap across the ocean to Guam. Like so many immigrants, they arrived with hope and a willingness to work for a better future. Like her time raising her brothers and sisters, Victorina embraced the job of raising her boys while also launching a career in the Guam hotel industry. But Victorina never settled for being just an employee; she was a visionary who possessed a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. It was a way to provide a little more for her family: she raised and sold livestock, cultivated and sold homegrown produce, and became a beloved, familiar face at the local flea market. She taught her children--and everyone who knew her--that no honest work is too small, and with grit and creativity, you can build a beautiful life from the ground up. Her legacy has grown, as that small family that arrived on Guam six decades ago has grown to include four grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Even now at 103 years old, Victorina isn't just watching life go by-- She finds joy in the simple, beautiful rhythms of the day: watching the stunning Guam sunsets, keeping up with her favorite Filipino TV shows, and passionately cheering on NBA games. But above all else, Victorina's heart belongs to her family. Whether reminiscing about the old days in Pangasinan, or simply sitting back and absorbing the laughter of her grandchildren and great- grandchildren, her devotion has never wavered. Our whole island is so proud of Victorina for the life and contributions she has made in making Guam better. We thank her for showing us how to work hard, how to love fiercely, and how to live fully. She is truly an inspiration. May God continue to bless her. Cheers to 103 beautiful years. ____________________