[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING JON FINE ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 18 YEARS AT UNITED WAY OF 
                              KING COUNTY

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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 Jon Fine, the CEO and President of United Way of King 
County, on his retirement.
  Jon Fine has served as the CEO and President of United Way of King 
County for the past 18 years. He has been credited with making King 
County one of the leading branches of United Way. Before joining United 
Way, Mr. Fine had a distinguished career in finance, which aided his 
ability to restructure United Way of King County's giving program.
  Under his leadership, United Way of King County's programs have 
thrived. Mr. Fine led the growth of the homelessness prevention program 
to include over 2,200 units of permanent supportive housing. In 
addition, Mr. Fine's commitment to ensuring all youth have access to 
education helped to scale the United Way's parent-child home program 
from serving 160 families to over 1,300 families--with the goal of 
providing better educational outcomes for low-income children. Mr. Fine 
also spearheaded the creation of the Gates Challenge Endowment, which 
is one of the largest fundraising campaigns of any United Way chapter.
  Throughout his tenure, Jon Fine fostered innovative partnerships with 
businesses and other organizations that strengthened United Way of King 
County. Mr. Fine always encouraged program staff to think big. He 
challenged them to reach more people, start more services, and expand 
fundraising. Mr. Fine's commitment to service, innovative thinking, and 
vibrant nature are sure to remain with the United Way of King County 
going forward.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I recognize and 
congratulate Jon Fine on his retirement from his longtime service to 
the communities of King County.

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