Creation of the Special Committee on Memorial Rites

May 21, 2007

SUPREME COURT MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 21-07

CREATING THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MEMORIAL RITES

WHEREAS, whenever an incumbent or retired member of the Court passes away, his or her mortal remains are brought to the Supreme Court for viewing and necrological services;

WHEREAS, during these occasions, preparations are necessary for the setting up of the venue, public announcements, holding of arrival and departure programs, as well as vigils, celebrations of masses, and holding of necrological services;

WHEREAS, there must be a coordination with members of the bereaved family from the time of death until the holding of the necrological services in the Supreme Court;

WHEREAS, there is a need for the creation of a Committee on Memorial Rites specially tasked to execute the aforementioned plans and responsibilities;

WHEREFORE, be it resolved, as it is hereby resolved that the Committee on Memorial Rites is hereby created and organized to be composed by the following —

COMMITTEE ON MEMORIAL RITES
Chairperson	:	Atty. Ma. Luisa D. Villarama, Clerk of Court
Vice Chairperson	:	Mr. Renato M. Velasquez, OCJ Representative
Members	:	Atty. Ma. Carina M. Cunanan, OAS
		Dr. Prudencio P. Banzon, Jr., Medical Services
		Ms. Leticia Javier, Printing Services
		Ms. Verna Albano, OCC En Banc
		Ms. Mary Angeline de Jesus, OCC En Banc
		Ms. Hyacinth Ann Rocillo, PIO
		Mr. Francisco Gutierrez, PIO

The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Members of the Committee on Memorial Rites shall receive the usual expense allowances.

This Memorandum Order shall take effect upon its issuance.

Issued this 21st day of May 2007.

(SGD.) REYNATO S. PUNOChief Justice

(SGD.) LEONARDO A. QUISUMBINGAssociate JusticeChairperson, Second Division

(SGD.) CONSUELO YNARES-SANTIAGOAssociate Justice  Chairperson, Third Division