[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E426-E427]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE 2024 TRUMAN SCHOLARS

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                           HON. DUSTY JOHNSON

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2024

  Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the 2024 Truman Scholars.
  This year, the Foundation received 709 applications from 285 
institutions. After a review of the students records of leadership, 
public service, and academic achievement the independent selection 
panel selected 60 students from 54 U.S. colleges and universities to 
receive this honor.
  This year's nominees are: Kaylyn Ahn, Daniel Arakawa, Daniel Block, 
Jackson Boaz, Christian Boudreaux, Allison Boyd, Paul Boyd, Elizabeth 
Caldwell, Anna Dellit, Grant Dillivan, Juan Dills, Alex Drahos, Jane 
Drinkwater, Adelaide Easter, Desaree Edwards, Ray Epstein, Gavin Fry, 
Bitaniya Giday, Eli Glickman, Axel Hawkins, Lezlie Hilario, Adaure 
Iwuh, Rincon Jagarlamudi, Elijah Kahlenberg, Alyssa Kemp, Lisa 
Kopelnik, Aravind Krishnan, Pranav Krishnan, Kayle Lauck, Julie Ann 
Laxamana, Reese Lycan, Kelsey Monaghan-Bergson, Alexandra Mork, Jackson 
Morris, Laila Nasher, Yudidt Nonthe Sanchez, Tej Patel, Yadira Paz-
Martinez, CJ Peterson, Jay Philbrick, Marley Ramon, Thomas Riggs, 
Camila Rios-Picorelli, Edwin Santos, Diego Sarmiento, Isaac Seiler, 
Albiona Selimi, Jahnee Smith, Jaiden Stansberry, Sophia Stewart, 
Anitvir Taunque, Alex Taylor, Wena Teng, Mikayla Tillery, Grace 
Truslow, Lee Waldman, Ella Weber, Trenton White, Mielad Ziaee, Zane 
Zupan.
  Established in 1975, the Truman Foundation is the Nation's living 
memorial to the thirty-third president. According to the foundation's 
website their mission is to recognize aspiring leaders at an important 
inflection point in their

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development. Students are recognized in their junior year and rewarded 
for their aspirations to enter public service. After being selected, 
students receive a scholarship for graduate or professional school, 
participate in leadership development activities, and have special 
opportunities for internships and employment with the federal 
government.
  Congratulations to all of this year's nominees, and I look forward to 
seeing where each of them go in their future.

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