[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E413-E414]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF DOW CONSTANTINE

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                          HON. PRAMILA JAYAPAL

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 2025

  Ms. JAYAPAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Dow 
Constantine, who is stepping down after 16 years of service as King 
County Executive. Throughout his tenure, Dow has been a transformative 
leader, driving significant progress in our region with a relentless 
focus on equity, sustainability, and community well-being. His 
leadership has made a lasting impact not only in King County, but 
throughout our entire region. Thanks to Dow's leadership and his 
commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Martin Luther King, Jr. 
County will remain a welcoming place for all to thrive.
  Dow has brought significant positive change to King County. A few 
notable achievements including the creation of a bold climate action 
plan, protecting immigrant communities, expanding affordable housing, 
leading efforts to address homelessness, advancing mental health 
initiatives and promoting sustainable transportation. His 
administration created over

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3,800 affordable housing units and acquired 1,400 supportive housing 
units through the Health Through Housing program. Dow supported the 
creation of the King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission (KCIRC), 
provided funding to immigrant-serving organizations and reinforced King 
County's commitment to being a welcoming community. He launched the 
Crisis Care Centers initiative, providing essential care and reducing 
the burden on emergency rooms and jails. Dow's commitment to 
environmental conservation resulted in the protection of 30,000 acres 
of land and the restoration of 500 acres of fish and wildlife habitat, 
including the successful resurgence of the Kokanee salmon population. 
Through his advocacy for sustainable transportation, he expanded King 
County Metro with the launch of eight RapidRide routes and growing the 
Link Light Rail network to 51 stations.
  Dow's leadership has always been grounded in the values of equity, 
public service and collaboration. His legacy will continue to inspire 
future leaders to carry forward the work of building a stronger 
community that serves all people. As he moves on to serve as CEO of 
Sound Transit, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Dow's 
accomplishments and service to our country. On behalf of Washington's 
7th Congressional District, I thank Dow for making King County a more 
inclusive, sustainable, and just place to live.

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