§ 425. Saipan- Other Public Facilities
TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS § 425. Saipan: Other Public Facilities. (a) The Garapan Community Hall shall be known as the “Mariano G. Cabrera Memorial Hall.” (b) The municipal building located within the municipal building complex in Chalan Kanoa is named the “Tun Gregorio Sablan (Kilili) Building.” (c) The public gymnasium at the civic center shall be known as the “Mayor Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.” (d) The tennis and basketball courts at San Vicente village are named the “Commissioner Joaquin S. Tudela Courts.” (e) The Fernando M. Benavente Memorial Library located in the village of San Antonio is hereby renamed the “Fernando M. Benavente Community Center.” (f) The Susupe baseball field is hereby named the “Mr. Francisco M. Palacios Baseball Field” in recognition and appreciation of his untiring and outstanding contributions to baseball and the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (g) The Saipan Charlie Dock shall also be known as “Joeten Memorial Commercial Port” in honor and memory of Saipan’s prominent businessman and local leader, the late Jose Camacho Tenorio, also known as “Joeten.” (h) The newly constructed multi-purpose center in Susupe is hereby named “Governor Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center” in honor and recognition of being the second Governor and the only Governor to have served the maximum term mandated by the Commonwealth Constitution. (i) The Department of Public Safety Central Building shall be named “Jose M. Sablan Memorial Building” in honor and memory of the first Director of the Department of Public Safety. (j) The Garapan Police Substation is hereby renamed “Francisco DLG. Aldan Police Substation.” (k) The Commonwealth Convention Center located on Capitol Hill is hereby renamed the “Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands Arts and Culture Gallery, Galleri’an Atte Yan Kuttura, Imwal Peiraghil Melau me Kko.” The Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, Galleri’an Atte Yan Kuttura, Imwal Peiraghil Melau me Kko will house the traditional and contemporary arts and crafts collections of the Commonwealth including arts and crafts exhibits. (l) The Saipan and Northern Islands Municipal Council Building shall be named “Honorable Pedro T. Nakatsukasa Memorial Building” in honor and memory of the first member to die, the Council Secretary, the late prominent and political leader Honorable Pedro T. Nakatsukasa and his name shall be permanently and prominently inscribed or mounted on the Saipan and Northern Islands Municipal Council Building, wherever such building is located. (m) The new prison facility is hereby named “Vicente Taman Seman Memorial Building.”
TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS (n) The Susupe Softball Field is hereby named the “Miguel B. Pangelinan Softball Field” as an acknowledgment of recognition for his untiring and outstanding contributions to baseball and the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (o) The Navy Hill Baseball Field is hereby renamed the “Mr. Antonio T. Benavente Baseball Field” in recognition and appreciation of his untiring and outstanding contributions to the Little League Baseball and the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (p) The newly constructed Commonwealth Health Center Dialysis expansion building is hereby named the “Dr. Jose T. Villagomez Center for Public Health and Dialysis” in honor of the late Dr. Villagomez and to pay tribute to his numerous accomplishments and contributions to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (q) The Commonwealth Ports Authority Port of Saipan’s main building facility is hereby named the “Capt. George F. Fleming Memorial Building.” (r) The public beach park located near the PIC Hotel in San Antonio, Saipan (Lot No. 028I01), is hereby named “Påkpåk Beach Park.” The Division of Parks and Recreation shall install a sign bearing the new name. (s) The Garapan/Chinatown Head Start Center is hereby renamed the “Joaquina M. Rabauliman Head Start Center” in recognition and appreciation of her untiring and outstanding contributions to the CNMI Head Start Program and to the community of Saipan. (t) The fire station located in Koblerville Village is hereby named the “Jose Terlaje Ada Building” in recognition and appreciation of his untiring and outstanding contributions to the people of the Commonwealth. The Department of Public Works shall install a permanent sign bearing the new name no later than sixty days after this section becomes effective. (u) The Kagman Fire Station #5 shall be renamed “Ernie T. Dela Cruz Fire Station #5” in honor and memory of the late Fire Fighter III and his contributions to the CNMI Fire Division. The new name shall be prominently affixed at the main entrance to the station. (v) The public beach located behind San Antonio Elementary School in San Antonio, Saipan (Lot Nos. 004 I 26, 002 I 43, 002 I 42), is hereby named “San Antonio Beach Park.” The Division of Parks and Recreation shall install a sign bearing the new name no later than 60 days after this Act becomes law. (w) The Susupe Beach Park located near the Kanoa Resort (formerly known as the Saipan Grand Hotel) in Susupe, Saipan (Lot No. 050 H 01), is hereby renamed “Vicente ‘Pacho’ Masga Sablan Susupe Beach Park” in honor of this distinguished Congressman. The Division of Parks and Recreation shall install a sign bearing the new name. (x)(1) Beach Road Pathway Renamed. The Beach Road Pathway is hereby renamed, the “Governor Froilan C. Tenorio Beach Road Pathway.” (2) Dedication. The Office of the Governor, in consultation with Governor Froilan C. Tenorio and his family, shall prepare a plan of dedication
TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS including, at a minimum, the construction and placement, with an appropriate ceremony, of a sign at or near each end of the original pathway, within reasonable time after the effective date of this Act. (y) The Department of Public Lands shall re-designate Lot No. 01 J 26. Together with Lot No. 01 J 23, located in San Vicente Village, Saipan, said lots are hereby designated a public park. Said public park shall be named the “Commissioner Joaquin S. Tudela Community Park”. The Division of Parks and Recreation shall install a sign bearing the new name no later than 60 days after this Act becomes law. (z)(1) Naming. The park located at the Western Lagoon, Puerto Rico, Saipan is hereby named the “Governor Eloy S. Inos Peace Park” to pay tribute to and to honor the Honorable Eulogio (Eloy) Songao Inos, the eighth Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (2) Dedication. The Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands, in consultation with the family of the late Honorable Eloy S. Inos, shall prepare a plan of dedication within a reasonable time after the effective date of this subsection. (aa)(1) Naming. The building identified as the administration building and labeled as “Building P” is hereby renamed as the “Agnes Manglona McPhetres Administrative Building” in recognition and appreciation of her untiring and outstanding contributions to the Northern Marianas College and to the people of the Commonwealth. This subsection shall have a perpetual effect, as this building or any building in which the NMC President establishes office due to construction, relocation, renovation improvements, or any reason thereafter shall then be duly renamed the “Agnes Manglona McPhetres Administrative Building.” (2) Dedication. The Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands in coordination with the President of the Northern Marianas College and the family of Agnes Manglona McPhetres shall prepare a plan of dedication within 60 days from the effective date of PL 20-70. Source: PL 3-52, § 3; amended by LL 5-5, § 1; LL 7-5, § 1, modified; SLL 8-5, § 2; SLL 9-2, § 1, modified; SLL 9-5, § 2, modified; SLL 9-9, § 2, modified; SLL 9-10, § 1, modified; SLL 9-11, § 1, modified; SLL 10-1, § 2, modified; SLL 10-2, §§ 1 and 3, modified; subsection (l) added by SLL 12-10, § 2; (m) added by SLL 14-5, § 2; (n) added by SLL 14-8, § 2; (o) added by SLL 14-29, § 2; (p) added by SLL 15-7, § 4; (q) added by SLL 15-9, § 2; (r) added by SLL 16-3, § 2; (s) added by PL 17-63, § 2; (t) added by SLL 16-13, § 2, modified; (w) added by Saipan 17-17 § 2 (Dec. 6, 2012); (u) added by SLL 18-08 § 2 (Jan. 10, 2014); (v) added by SLL 18-12 § 2 (Jan. 23, 2014); (x) enacted by SLL 19-14 §§ 2–3 (May 20, 2016); (y) enacted by SLL 19-16 § 2 (June 13, 2016); (z) enacted by PL 20-02 § 2 (June 15, 2017), modified; (aa)(1)–(2) enacted by PL 20-70 § 2 (Oct. 5, 2018), modified. Commission Comment: Subsection (g) honors Jose Camacho Tenorio (“Joeten”) for establishing the first locally-owned shipping enterprise in the
TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS region (the Saipan Shipping Company) and for being instrumental in laying the foundations of the Commonwealth’s political, social, economic and educational development. Subsection (j) honors Francisco DLG. Aldan, a former Chief of the Fire Division of the Department of Public Safety for his exemplary service and dedication. Subsection (l) honors Pedro T. Nakatsukasa who, among many other accomplishments, was elected to the First, Second, and Fourth Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislatures, and to the Second Saipan and Northern Islands Municipal Council. Subsection (m) honors Vicente Taman Seman who served the Commonwealth with distinction in law enforcement for over eighteen years, including Chief of Corrections, Division of Corrections. Subsection (q) honors the late George Flores Fleming who was a pioneer in the development and growth of Saipan’s seaport facility and a former member of the CPA Board of Directors. Subsection (r) honors Joaquina M. Rabauliman for her hard work and dedication to the CNMI Head Start Program. Subsection (t) honors Jose Terlaje Ada for his service to the public and his contributions to the Department of Public Safety. The Commission corrected the reference to Lot No. 050 H 01 in subsection (w) pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(g). Saipan Local Law 14-5 took effect on April 30, 2004; 14-8 took effect on July 12, 2004; 14-29 took effect on October 20, 2005; Saipan Local Law 15-7 took effect July 18, 2006; Saipan Local Law 15-9 took effect October 12, 2006. Saipan Local Law 16-3 took effect on June 5, 2008. Saipan Local Law 16-13 took effect February 12, 2010 (codified in 2012 due to a transmission error). Public Law 17-63 took effect on December 20, 2011. SLL 17-17 (Dec. 6, 2012) contained, in addition to savings and severability clauses, the following Findings and Purpose section: Section 1. Findings and Purpose. The Delegation finds that the Late Honorable Vicente “Pacho” Masga Sablan was instrumental in the establishment of Commonwealth-wide and Local Laws. The Late Honorable Vicente “Pacho” Masga Sablan was considered to be one of the most prominent and greatly admired leaders in the Commonwealth. He unquestionably proved time and again that the interest and welfare of the people came first. The Late Honorable Vicente “Pacho” Masga Sablan served as a Congressman of the Commonwealth Legislature for five consecutive terms as a member of the CNMI House of Representatives, representing the residents of Precinct II beginning in the Second Legislature and completing his public services as an elected official in the Sixth Legislature. The Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation further finds that the Late Honorable Vicente “Pacho” Masga Sablan served the Commonwealth Government for over twenty years starting with the Department of Finance from 1970-1972; Saipan Credit Union 1972-1976; and, the Office of the Peace Corps from 1976-1980, in different capacities prior to becoming a Member of the Commonwealth Legislature. He was a valued member of the Commonwealth community who offered his wisdom to aspiring leaders prior to his passing on December 25, 2009. Therefore, it is the intent of the Delegation of the
TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS Third Senatorial district to honor this humble statesman by renaming the Susupe Beach Park in the precinct that he had served so competently and so affectionately for ten years in his honor. SLL 18-08 (Jan. 10, 2014) contained, in addition to savings and severability clauses, the following Findings and Purpose section: Section 1. Findings and Purpose. The Legislature finds that the late Ernie Teigita Dela Cruz worked as a Fire Fighter III for the Fire Service Division of the CNMI Department of Public Safety for more than seventeen years prior to his untimely passing during a physical training exercise at work. The late Ernie Teigita Dela Cruz was dedicated and committed to serving the people of the CNMI and has positively impacted those who were fortunate enough to know him. He was actively involved in many civic activities in his community and had volunteered in numerous school and church activities whose services and professionalism were greatly appreciated by the community at large. The sudden loss of the late Ernie Teigita Dela Cruz was a great loss to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The purpose of this legislation is to honor the late Ernie Teigita Dela Cruz’s contributions to the people of the CNMI and the Fire Service Division by renaming the Kagman Fire Station #5 to “Ernie T. Dela Cruz Fire Station #5” in his memory. SLL 18-12 (Jan. 23, 2014) contained, in addition to savings and severability clauses, the following Findings and Purpose section: Section 1. Findings and Purpose. The Delegation finds that the public beach located behind the San Antonio Elementary School in San Antonio, Saipan (Lot Nos. 004 I 26, 002 I 43, 002 I 42), is commonly known as “San Antonio Beach.” The residents of San Antonio have frequented this location for over fifty years and have maintained the beach for the benefit of the community and visitors alike. This beach is unofficially referred to as “San Antonio Beach” and the Delegation finds it fitting and timely that it recognizes the history of the residents’ connection to this beach. The Delegation further recognizes the immeasurable contributions of the residents in maintaining the beach. Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to officially name this beach as the “San Antonio Beach Park.” In addition to savings and severability clauses, SLL 19-15 included the following Findings section: Section 1. Findings. The Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation (SNILD) finds that the Beach Road Pathway was constructed during the tenure of Governor Froilan C. Tenorio and was funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation. The Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation further finds that before the pathway was constructed, the area along the beach from Oleai to Garapan was undeveloped and under-used and Governor Tenorio
TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS envisioned the pathway as a means to beautify the area and make it more accessible to the public. After its initial construction, the pathway became so popular that it was extended in each direction. Residents and visitors alike use the pathway for community and cultural events and for fitness and health training. The pathway is a great site to enjoy the beauty that surrounds our island, including the magnificent sunsets over the lagoon, and to remember the historical events that has shaped our political status. Through the vision and leadership of Governor Froilan C. Tenorio, the pathway continues to be a symbol of the island’s identity and character that has been used by many and appreciated by all. The purpose of this Act is to honor Governor Froilan C. Tenorio’s vision and initiative to construct a pathway showcasing the beauty and historical features of the island by renaming the Beach Road Pathway the “Governor Froilan C. Tenorio Beach Road Pathway”. In addition to savings and severability clauses, SLL 19-16 included the following Findings section: Section 1. Findings. The Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation (SNILD) finds that Saipan Local Law No. 8-5, officially named the tennis and basketball courts which are immediately adjacent to the Prudencio Cabrera Memorial Hall, located in the San Vicente Village, the “Commissioner Joaquin S. Tudela Courts”. The honor was bestowed upon Commissioner Tudela to memorialize his pioneering efforts in founding Tuturam, a village which is now proudly called San Vicente Village. Therefore, the intent of this Act is to officially designate the specific lots (public land no. 01 J 23 and 01 J 26) which both courts are located, as a public park and thereafter to name the newly designated park the “Commissioner Joaquin S. Tudela Community Park” in his honor. In addition to savings and severability clauses, PL 20-02 included the following Findings and Purpose section: Section 1. Findings and Purpose. The Legislature finds that the late Honorable Eloy S. Inos dedicated over thirty years of his life to public service for the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Honorable Eloy S. Inos embodied all the characteristics of a true statesman, such as intelligence, humility, and kindness. He possessed a vision that made it possible for him to overcome obstacles and to cross political lines to unite leaders in order to take the government out of its economic decline. He worked to save the pensions of our retirees and their beneficiaries, and lead us on to the path of economic recovery and growth. In addition, he was a true champion of our environment and for the protection and conservation of the CNMI’s natural resources. The Honorable Eloy S. Inos had the innate ability to find a diamond in the rough. He was instrumental in the final closure of the Puerto Rico dumpsite and securing the funds amounting to $21 million to convert the area into a park. The goal was to reduce migration of contaminated water into our lagoon, protect the toe and slopes of the dump from erosion,
TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS control storm-water, and collect and safely treat or vent landfill gas. He envisioned the conversion of the dumpsite into a passive park that emphasizes the open-space aspect of the area and allows for the preservation of its natural habitat which usually involves a low level of development that accentuates the area’s natural beauty. Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to amend 1 CMC, Chapter 4, Article 2 by adding a new §431 to officially name the park located at the Western Lagoon, Puerto Rico, Saipan, “GOVERNOR ELOY S. INOS PEACE PARK” to pay tribute and to honor the Eighth Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and his immense contributions to the people of the CNMI. In codifying PL 20-02, the Commission rearranged and renumbered (z) pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(a)–(b). The Commission changed capitalization for the purpose of conformity pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(f). The Commission substituted “subsection” for “Act” in (z)(2) pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(d). The Commission inserted “to” after “tribute” in (z)(1) pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(g). In codifying PL 20-70, the Commission corrected punctuation and changed “sixty” to “60” in (aa)(1) pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(g). The Commission changed “this Act” to “this subsection” in (aa)(1) and “this Act” to “PL 20-70” in (aa)(2) pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(d).
Source: CNMI Law Revision Commission