[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 42 (Tuesday, April 16, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E546-E547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  MARY HILAND HONORED FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SANTA 
                              CLARA COUNTY

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                         HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 16, 2002

  Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, today we rise to recognize the achievements 
of Mary Hiland, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alliance For 
Community Care of Santa Clara County. We would like to recognize Ms. 
Hiland's extraordinary and tireless efforts to the people of Santa 
Clara County and thank her for her 25 years of service in the nonprofit 
mental health field.
  Mary Hiland served as President/CEO for the Alliance For Community 
Care from January 1977 to March 2002. One of the largest nonprofit 
mental health agencies in Silicon Valley, ALLIANCE was formed on 
January 1, 1997, through the merger of four nonprofit agencies. Under 
Ms. Hiland's leadership, the resulting new organization grew 
significantly. Today, ALLIANCE serves over 4,000 youth, adults and 
older adults affected by mental illness through a comprehensive array 
of in-home, crisis residential, vocational, outpatient treatment and 
rehabilitation programs.
  Ms. Hiland's career in the nonprofit mental health field began after 
she graduated from San Jose State University with both a Masters degree 
in Social Work and Public Administration. In 1986, she joined the 
faculty of SISU College of Social Work part-time and taught courses in 
public policy and management. Her community service includes serving on 
several Boards of Directors, task forces, and participation in numerous 
committees. Ms. Hiland is past president both of the Association of 
Mental Health Contract Agencies and the Association of United Way 
Agencies. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the 
California Council of community Mental Health

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Agencies and the Center for Excellence in Nonprofits.
  Ms. Hiland was the recipient of the 1994 Soroptomist Woman of the 
Year Award for he advocacy for people with mental illness. In 1999, she 
received the National Society of Fund Raising Executive Spirit of 
Philanthropy award for her contributions in building a new United Way. 
In 2001, she was honored as a Community Champion for Mental Health and 
received the first Silicon Valley Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership 
Award.
  We wish to thank Mary Hiland for her contributions to the field of 
mental health in Santa Clara County.

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