May 14, 2026
Mr. Schatz (for himself and Ms. Hirono) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
Congratulating the University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s Volleyball Championship.
Whereas the 2026 University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team (referred to in this preamble as the Rainbow Warriors
), under the direction of coach Charlie Wade, won the program’s third National Collegiate Athletic Association championship title with a final score of 3 to 1, defeating the University of California, Irvine; and
Whereas the Rainbow Warriors set a program record for victories in a season: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
(1)
recognizes the 2026 University of Hawaii men's volleyball team for their hard work and dedication to the sport and for the excitement they bring to the State of Hawaii; and
(2)
congratulates the 2026 University of Hawaii men's volleyball team on a successful season.