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Legislator of the Year

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Legislator of the Year

Council of Metropolitan Police & Sheriffs

Senator Fain was recognized by the Council of Metropolitan Police and Sheriffs (COMPAS) as its 2014 Legislator of the Year for his ongoing dedication to law enforcement officers statewide.

"We are grateful for Senator Fain's unwavering concern for the well-being of the brave men and women who serve our communities. We believe that his work in the recent legislative session, as well as previous sessions, shows his continued, steadfast support for law enforcement officers in our state."
         - Renee Maher, COMPAS Executive Director

 

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Bill Kyle Memorial Public Service Award

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Bill Kyle Memorial Public Service Award

Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce

State Sen. Joe Fain (R-Auburn, 47th District) received the Bill Kyle Memorial Award for his elected service at the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce's fifth annual Recognition of Service dinner Wednesday at the Muckleshoot Casino.

"Sen. Fain has been a strong advocate for the Auburn-area business community. We are happy to bestow this award on such a well-deserving legislator."  

- Nancy Wyatt, Auburn Area Chamber CEO

 

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Legislator of the Year

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Legislator of the Year

Multi-Family Housing Association

Senator Fain was recognized on Sept. 26 at WMFHA’s annual Washington Apartment Outlook, an industry event which provides economic forecasts and highlights industry trends. The event gathered over 700 professionals from the multi-family housing industry.

"Since joining the legislature, Senator Fain has proven to be a voice for the multi-family housing industry."

- Jay Olson, WMFHA Board President

 

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Legislator of the Year

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Legislator of the Year

Aerospace Futures Alliance

Citing his work on a number of key issues, the Aerospace Futures Alliance has named Sen. Joe Fain (R-Auburn) its Legislator of the Year for 2013. The award was presented during the eighth annual Governor's Aerospace Summit in Everett on Wednesday.

"Sen. Fain has been a true leader for Washington's aerospace industry."

-  Linda Lanham, AFA Executive Director

 

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Proud Partner Award

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Proud Partner Award

Washington State Housing Finance Commission

Senator Joe Fain, a Republican from the 47th district, has been honored as a “Proud Partner” by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission for his role in protecting downpayment assistance programs for homebuyers. 

“Senator Fain’s support was vital to this bill’s success and preserved a program that helps lenders, real-estate agents and homebuyers alike.”

- Kim Herman, Washington Housing Finance Executive Director

 

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40 under 40 Award

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40 under 40 Award

Puget Sound Business Journal

A state senator since 2011, he serves as the senate’s majority floor leader and this year helped found the Majority Coalition Caucus, a combination of Democrats and Republicans. A Republican himself, he believes in the strength of bipartisanship, and successfully ran the initiative in King County to make the county government nonpartisan.

 

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Champion for Children Award

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Champion for Children Award

Children's Alliance - 2013

Fain led an effort to restore funding for State Food Assistance, which provides grocery money to low-income families with children. Fain worked with his colleagues in the Senate and House of Representatives to partially restore program benefits by including an additional $9.4 million in the state's new two-year budget.

"Sen. Fain listened to and learned from parents and families in South King County and then put his leadership to work increasing food assistance for hungry children."

- Jon Gould, Children's Alliance Deputy Director 

 

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Spirit of Community Award

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Spirit of Community Award

Kent Area Parent Teacher Assocation

Senator Fain was recognized at the Kent Area PTA Awards Ceremony with the Spirit of Community Award for his dedicated service to the students and families within the Kent School District.

Fain has been a strong advocate for education funding and reform in the state legislature, as well as volunteering and supporting local levy elections for Kent Schools.

 

 

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Emerging Leader on Developmental Disabilities Award

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Emerging Leader on Developmental Disabilities Award

ARC of King County Parent Coalition

Sen. Joe Fain has been recognized as an ‘Emerging Leader on Developmental Disabilities’ by The ARC of King County’s Parent Coalition for his work and support in the Legislature.

"This award is well deserved as Fain has been dedicated and involved with the developmental-disability community for several years."

- Trish Borden, Executive Director Trillium Employment Services

 

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Guardian of Small Business Award

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Guardian of Small Business Award

Today, the state’s leading small-business association released its voting record for the 62nd Washington State Legislature. The National Federation of Independent Business has named 62 state lawmakers as Guardians of Small Business as a result of their votes during the six sessions of the 2011-12 Legislature.

 

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Government Employee of the Year

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Government Employee of the Year

Kent Chamber of Commerce

Senator Joe Fain and State Representative Dave Upthegrove both received recognition as Government Employees of the Year by the Kent Chamber of Commerce. Each legislator has gone above and beyond in working to help small businesses in Kent grow and thrive during their term in office. The two were presented their award at the annual Kent Chamber Gala at the Showare Center. 

 

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Conservation Leadership Award

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Conservation Leadership Award

Congressman Dave Reichert visited Snoqualmie Point Park on Tuesday to present Sate Sens. Joe Fain (R-Auburn), Steve Litzow (R-Mercer Island) and Andy Hill (R-Redmond) with an award from the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust honoring their conservation leadership.

Fain (pictured), Litzow and Hill were recognized for reaching across the aisle during the 2011 session to continue funding for a critical wildlife conservation program - the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP).

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Washington State Coach of the Year

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Washington State Coach of the Year

Washington Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association

Mt. Rainier High School girls head coach, Joe Fain, was awarded the WISCA state Coach of the Year award during the 2002 State 3A championships at the King County Aquatic Center.

The Coach of the Year Award is voted on by fellow Washington State swim coaches. Fain is the second year coach of the Mt. Rainier program, as well as the coach of the Hazen High School boys program.