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Senate adopts resolution honoring Saipan-born architect Herman Blas Cabrera

5784245 ยท September 16, 2025

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The Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 24-09 recognizing architect Herman Blas Cabrera for contributions to architecture, education and public service; Cabrera spoke and thanked members and described projects and future plans.

The Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 24-09 on Sept. 15, 2025, recognizing Herman Blas Cabrera for his service to architecture, education and public service in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

The resolution, offered by the floor leader and placed on the resolution calendar with no objections, passed on an 8-0 roll call. After adoption, members recessed briefly to present the resolution and invited Cabrera to address the chamber.

Cabrera, speaking to the Senate and guests, said he was humbled to receive the resolution on his birthday. He described several projects cited in the resolution, saying they aim to preserve cultural heritage and provide community gathering spaces. He listed completed projects including a kiosk center in Saipan, work at Ponya Point on Rota, a Cliff Line and Bay Park at Ponia Point, and urged colleagues and visitors to see the Rota park.

Cabrera also outlined a vision to develop a 360-degree recreational park at Mount Taputo, calling the proposal a potential source of employment, health benefits and revenue. He thanked his family and the Senate for the honor.

The presentation and remarks followed routine adoption of the Senate journals and other calendar business earlier in the session. The chamber recessed briefly for the public presentation and returned to plenary business afterward.