[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 27, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E417]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING JEANNINE TRUSWELL ON HER RETIREMENT AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE 
                      OF UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 27, 2022

  Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the hard work and 
dedication of Jeannine Truswell, who announced that she would be 
retiring after 36 years with the United Way of Weld County. Her fierce 
commitment and vision have improved the lives of countless members of 
the Weld County community.
  Jeannine began her tenure as the President and CEO of the United Way 
of Weld County in 1986, after seven years as the Executive Director of 
the Weld County Partners Mentoring Youth program. When she took over 
the organization, its annual fundraising was a little over $500,000. 
Through her tireless work and determination, the United Way of Weld 
County now raises almost $5 million annually. In 2011, Jeannine 
launched Weld Project Connect, a yearly, one-day initiative hosted 
through the United Way that has served over 8600 people. This program 
brings awareness to problems in the local community, coordinates 
governmental agencies, and seeks to inspire Weld County citizens to 
help one another.
  Over the years, Jeannine has guided countless service projects, 
genuinely connecting and engaging with volunteers as they participated 
in various events. With Jeannine at the helm of United Way, her focused 
mission of selfless service has brought positive community-wide 
solutions through projects and partnerships, including the Weld County 
Child Abuse Coalition and Founding 211 Colorado. Further, Jeannine has 
received recognition as A Women's Place Outstanding Women of Weld 
County and BizWest's Most Influential Business Leader and Woman of 
Distinction.
  On behalf of the Fourth District of Colorado, I extend my 
congratulations to Jeannine for her honorable service to the people of 
Weld County.

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