Recognizing youth groups in Bikol Region whose achievements of service for the common good have been inspired by Raul S. Roco’s ideals and vision

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Welcome Remarks of Dr. Antonio Fuentes, President of Sorsogon State Colleges

(A Welcome Remakrs delivered during the Launching Ceremony of the 2nd Raul S. Roco Youth Achievement Awards held at Sorsogon State Colleges last February 5, 2008)

To our distinguished guests of today’s affair, Mrs. Sonia M. Roco, president of Raul S. Roco Foundation, and her company; Hon. Leovic R. Dioneda, our beloved city major, Sorsogon City; youth leaders of the different youth organizations; faculty and administrative staff sakuyang kapamilya/kapuso of Sorsogon State of College: guests; ladies and gentlemen, a pleasant morning to all of you.

It is with great honor and pride that I welcome all of you in this very significant event, the Launching Ceremony of the 2nd Raul S. Roco Youth Achievement Awards. This is a very noteworthy and commendable occasion spearheaded by no less than the good spouse of the late Senator Raul Roco, whose life and examples continuously inspire and motivate all of us. The Raul S. Roco Achievement Awards is a means of encouraging the youth of today to make use of their talents and potentials as the late Senator Roco did during his youth feel days. He was no extraordinary man, but he did extraordinary things. It is because of his dedication coupled with hard work and perseverance to pursue his goals that made him one of the greatest leaders our country has had. As a Bikolano He made us all Bikolanos proud becuase of the legacy that he left which gave a positive impression on all Bikolanos. And so, as Bikolanos, we are all challenged, especially the youth, to be active and dynamic, to persevere in our pursuit of our goals in life, and exerts all efforts to be better individuals, and eventually achieve greatness in our own little ways.

He it gives me joy to welcome all of you in this wonderful occasion, and may this affair inspire us and stimulate the potentials imbedded in each and every one of us.

Good morning.