[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E588]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING KATHY HAGGART ON HER RETIREMENT AFTER 22 YEARS AT THE BOYS 
                      AND GIRLS CLUBS OF BELLEVUE

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2019

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor and 
congratulate Kathy Haggart, the CEO and President of the Boys & Girls 
Clubs of Bellevue, on her retirement.
  Kathy Haggart has had a remarkable career in the nonprofit sector--
having worked in nonprofit management for nearly 36 years. Ms. Haggart 
has spent the majority of her nonprofit work with the Boys & Girls 
Clubs of Bellevue serving as the President and CEO for 22 years. She 
was appointed as the President and CEO in 1997 after a successful term 
as the Club's Director of Development. In her position as President and 
CEO, Kathy oversaw 12 Club locations and managed a multi-million dollar 
budget. Ms. Haggart is an incredible, high-performing leader with an 
exceptional ability to bring teams together.
  During her time as President and CEO, Ms. Haggart fostered strong 
relationships between the Boys & Girls Clubs and the larger community. 
She strengthened partnerships with the City of Bellevue, the Bellevue 
School District, the King County Housing Authority, Youth Eastside 
Services, and other notable community organizations. She has helped 
shift the focus of the Clubs to include community outreach and services 
for parents as well.
  Under her guidance, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue expanded from 
one clubhouse to over 12 program sites. Additionally, the Club received 
many awards for program excellence from the Boys & Girls Clubs of 
America and local organizations. These include ``Best of'' recognition 
in several local publications, and selection as a ``Community 
Treasure'' by a local school. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue serve 
over 11,000 children and teenagers with educational programming, 
afterschool activities, summer programs, and athletics. The Boys & 
Girls Clubs of Bellevue thrived under Ms. Haggart's innovative 
leadership.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I recognize and 
congratulate Kathy Haggart on her retirement from her longtime service 
to the adolescents of the Bellevue community.

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