[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E517-E518]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING MELE K. KANEALI`I AS A 2026 TRUMAN SCHOLAR

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                          HON. JOHN W. MANNION

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 3, 2026

  Mr. MANNION. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor Hamilton College 
student Mele K. Kaneali`i, who was selected as a 2026 Truman Scholar, 
one of the Nation's highest honors for students committed to fostering 
public service and leadership.
  Established by Congress in 1975 as the living memorial to President 
Harry S. Truman, the Truman Scholarship recognizes students who 
demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, academic excellence, and 
deep commitment to careers in public service. Mele was chosen from a 
highly competitive national pool and is among 55 American 
undergraduates selected this year to receive this prestigious honor. 
This is only the fourth Truman scholar in Hamilton College's history.
  It comes as no surprise that Mele has earned this distinction given 
her passion for, and commitment to, advancing meaningful policy to 
address the housing crisis. Specifically, Mele has dedicated 
significant time and energy toward researching Hawaii's housing 
challenges and working to advance policy solutions to reduce housing 
disparities in her community.

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  I commend Mele K. Kaneali`i for this remarkable accomplishment and 
for exemplifying the leadership and public service values at the core 
of the Truman Scholarship, and I extend my sincere congratulations on 
this outstanding recognition.

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