[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E610]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF JACOB MILLER'S TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2015

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and offer my 
personal congratulations to Jacob Miller, the first UMass Dartmouth 
student to be named as a Truman Scholar.
   Founded by Congress in 1975, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship 
Foundation provides scholarships to college juniors who demonstrate 
outstanding potential and who plan to pursue a career in public 
service.
   A Fairhaven resident and a dual political science and English major, 
he will receive $30,000 towards graduate school and the opportunity to 
prepare for a career in public service.
   It comes as no surprise that Jacob has earned this distinction 
considering he has chosen to spend his time giving back--from helping 
create a cultural district in downtown New Bedford to effectively 
advocating for lower health care costs for students.
   Known for his civic engagement and service at UMass Dartmouth, he 
has worked on small business creation, workforce development programs, 
and registering hundreds to vote. He also serves as a student 
representative to the UMass Board of Trustees.
   As someone who got his start in the Massachusetts State House at a 
young age, Jacob embodies what our country needs in its future leaders.
   On behalf of Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District, I 
congratulate Jacob Miller. I look forward to seeing all that he 
accomplishes and I wish him all the very best in his future endeavors.

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