Renaming Micronesian Area Research Center

(a)The research institute under Graduate School and Research at the University of Guam, now known as the Micronesian Area Research Center (MARC), shall hereafter be known as the “Richard Flores Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center.”

(b)Any provisions in the statutes of Guam referencing “Micronesian Area Research Center” are hereby amended to read Richard Flores Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center.

(c)I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi and Board of Regents of the University of Guam may purchase and erect appropriate nameplates and signs, and take such other necessary steps to designate the research institute under Graduate School and Research as the Richard Flores Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center. CH. 8 GOVERNMENT FACILITIES

(d)The total sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the General Fund to the Richard Flores Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center for the express purpose of genealogical research, translation of Spanish documents and Chamorro heritage-related publications. The University of Guam Board of Regents shall use said appropriation for the above purposes equally and in the name of Richard Flores Taitano. Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) is allocated from the above said appropriation to fund changes to nameplates, signs, office stationery and the like.