[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E507]
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                HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. KATHLEEN FINER

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                             HON. TED LIEU

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2019

  Mr. TED LIEU of California. Madam Speaker, today I rise to celebrate 
the life of Mrs. Kathleen ``Kay'' Finer, who passed away on March 2, 
2019 at the age of 68. Kay was a dedicated member of and leader in the 
business community in Los Angeles County's South Bay.
  Born on October 14, 1950, Kay grew up and attended school in 
Inglewood; after attending El Camino College, Kay started her career in 
the fashion industry before taking time off to raise her family. She 
was an active member in civic life, serving as a reserve officer for 
the City of Palos Verdes Estates and organizing a neighborhood watch 
group.
  Kay also devoted herself to promoting local businesses, as a 
volunteer with the Malaga Cove Business Association and President and 
CEO of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce from 2005 to 
2010. She also involved herself with a myriad of nonprofit 
organizations; she served as director of Community Helpline, which 
offers a confidential, safe, and empathetic space to talk for 
individuals experiencing mental health crises. Her energy, commitment, 
and warm smile helped her make a difference in the community she loved.
  Kay is survived by her daughter, Jessica, and grandson, Colt. I hope 
that Kay's family takes comfort in knowing her memory will live on in 
the people, businesses, and organizations she touched through her work.

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