School Board president named Renton's Citizen of the Year

Marcie Maxwell wins award for her passion for public education
and desire to help children succeed

September 28, 2004 - Renton School Board president Marcie Maxwell has been named Renton's Citizen of the Year by the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce.

Marcie, a successful real estate broker for more than 15 years, is known in the business, education, political and arts communities as a prolific volunteer with a passion for helping children succeed.

Marcie is the school board legislative representative for both Renton and the Washington State School Directors Association. She is past president of the Renton Area PTA council, past president of both the Maplewood Heights and Hazen High PTAs and has co-chaired successful levy and bond issue efforts.

Marcie is past president and chairperson of the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce, heads the organization's Community Development Committee, and is on the Renton Blue Ribbon Council. She recognizes outstanding teachers by co-sponsoring the Ahead Of The Class Excellence in Education Awards and hosts the Realtors Tour of Renton. As a member of the Renton Rotary Club, she serves on that organization's Youth of the Month Committee and is a founding member of the Kennydale Neighborhood Association.
Additionally, Marcie and her husband Steve founded the Maxwell Fund for Youth & Families, to empower the youth of Renton through support for education and literacy.
Speaking on her commitment to offering opportunities through the foundation, Marcie said, 'As a family, we wanted to make our community a better place to live. We believe if you give people the resources, they can accomplish great things.'

Superintendent Dolores Gibbons wasn't surprised by the award. She knows first-hand of Marcie's dedication to the communities that make up the Renton School District. 'I'm always amazed at Marcie's ability to juggle her responsibilities to the children of this district as an elected School Board representative, with her full-time successful career and endless community activities,' said Superintendent Gibbons. 'She cares about children, believes in our teachers and staff, and possesses the energy and talent to do everything impeccably.'

Renton's Mayor, Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, is likewise well-aware of Marcie's never-ending community spirit.

'Marcie takes the concept of action to a new level,' said Mayor Keolker-Wheeler. 'She has great initiative, incredible dedication and outstanding commitment to finding solutions to many community needs.'

Marcie, along with the winners of the Outstanding Citizens award Norma Cugini and Marge Richter, will be honored for their contributions to the community during the 2004 Renton Citizen of the Year Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Avenue North. Tickets are $25 per person. Reservations, which are requested by Oct. 8, may be made online at www.renton-chamber.com or by calling 425-226-4560.

The event is sponsored by the City of Renton, the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce and the Renton Rotary Club.