[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1463]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING DAVID SMITH

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
David M. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of 
Ventura County, on the occasion of his retirement from an exemplary 
career in dedicated public service and outstanding contributions to our 
community.
   David Smith has had a remarkable and distinguished career as a 
community leader and philanthropist. His passion and dedication to the 
mission of United Way has fostered a thriving and prosperous 
environment for numerous community programs that serve the citizens of 
Ventura County with an array of invaluable health and human services.
   In October 2001, David took on the weighty role and responsibilities 
as the leader of United Way of Ventura County, and served as a steward 
for the organization's vision and shared purpose of changing lives and 
shaping communities.
   With over a decade of dedicated service, David has created a 
powerful strategy of encouraging individuals to invest in their 
community's needs, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all of 
Ventura County's residents and delivering positive community results.
   In addition, David holds an impressive volunteer track record as a 
member of the Board of Directors of Ventura County Economic Development 
Association. David has also served as a board member of the Boys & 
Girls Club of Camarillo, the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce, Casa 
Pacifica, the Ventura County Taxpayers Association, and the American 
Cancer Society Ventura County Chapter. For his selfless service to his 
community, the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce honored David Smith as Man 
of the Year in 2010.
   David Smith's lifetime career of leadership, community service, and 
his many accomplishments are indicative of his unwavering commitment 
and dedication to Ventura County. As this chapter in his career comes 
to an end, I want to express my sincere appreciation for David's years 
of honorable and selfless dedication that greatly contributed to the 
success of the United Way of Ventura County, and our community as a 
whole.
   For these reasons, I commend David M. Smith and wish him the best in 
all of his future endeavors.

                          ____________________