Mark Takai’s Legacy

Hawai‘i’s Congressman: Making a Difference on Capitol Hill

From student government to the Hawai‘i State Legislature to the US Congress, Mark Takai was a man who made a difference, in a lifetime of service cut short by pancreatic cancer. Elected to the US House of Representatives in 2014, the Iraq War veteran was a hard-working, dedicated public servant with a special interest in veterans and military affairs, public education and cancer research. Authored by former legislative aide Jenny Duhaylonsod Delos Santos, Mark Takai’s Legacy is an affectionate look at the Pearl City native who served with an unwavering commitment to family and community. 

“Through skillful storytelling and poignant reflections, Jenny Delos Santos unveils Mark Takai’s quiet strength. Here is a thought-provoking exploration of identity, purpose, and the enduring legacy one can leave behind.”

—Dayle K. Turner, Professor, Leeward Community College

Softcover, 112 pp.

Author: Jenny Duhaylonsod Delos Santos

Release date: January 2024