Honoring the legacy of a leader and public servant who dedicated his life to the people of Guam. The late Jose ‘Pedo’ Terlaje served our island with unwavering courage and commitment.

From his days as a U.S. Army combat veteran during the Vietnam War to his leadership in the Guam Police Department, serving as Mayor of Yona, and his service in the Guam legislature, Terlaje exemplified what it means to serve with honor.

To honor his contributions, Sen. Chris Barnett introduced a bill to rename the Hågat Southern Precinct as the Senator Jose T. ‘Pedo’ Terlaje police station. The measure received unanimous support from his fellow senators.

On Friday afternoon, in a private ceremony surrounded by Terlaje’s family, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero put pen to paper and signed the bill into law. 

This tribute ensures his enduring legacy of justice, public safety, and service is remembered for generations to come.