[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 186 (Thursday, December 1, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8676]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING DR. NOA EMMETT ALULI

  (Mr. KAHELE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KAHELE. Madam Speaker, it is with deep sadness that I stand 
before you to share the passing of one of Hawaii's most beloved 
individuals, my friend and mentor, Dr. Noa Emmett Aluli.
  Uncle Emmett, as many affectionately called him, dedicated his life 
to the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians.
  He graduated from the University of Hawaii and later opened and 
practiced at Molokai Family Health Center and Clinic. He helped draft 
the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act that was signed into 
law in 1988 to improve the health status of Native Hawaiians and 
cofounded Na Pu'uwai, the Native Hawaiian Health Care System that 
serves the island of Molokai.
  Dr. Aluli also served as a member of the Second Congressional 
District's Native Hawaiian Health Task Force, helping set Federal 
policies to advance Native Hawaiian healthcare.
  Uncle Emmett leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of the people of 
Hawaii, and his contributions will be felt for generations. He will be 
greatly missed by his family and his beloved people of Molokai.

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