[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 49 (Friday, April 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E634]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO THOMAS F. MIRIELLO

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 2002

  Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today and honor Thomas F. Miriello, the Area Director for Cumberland 
County Mental Health. On April 26, 2002, Mr. Miriello will retire after 
serving the people of North Carolina for over thirty-six years.
  Thomas Miriello was a strong and effective advocate for individuals 
and families affected by mental illness, substance abuse, and 
developmental disabilities. Mr. Miriello has received numerous awards 
spanning his career, including Mental Health Professional of the Year, 
the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North Carolina Foundation on 
Alcohol and Drug Studies, and Outstanding Young Men of America Award.
  Advocating for the mentally ill and educating the public about mental 
illness were the passion of Mr. Miriello. He has made countless 
contributions to generating and enhancing services, support, and 
quality of life for those individuals affected by mental illness, 
substance abuse, and developmental disability. Throughout his 
illustrious career, Mr. Miriello has served our communities and our 
nation with devotion, dedication, and determination.
  We owe Thomas Miriello our sincere appreciation for his thirty-six 
years of committed service to our state. His compassion for the people 
of North Carolina should serve as an example to us all.
  May God bless him and his family, and may God bless the great state 
of North Carolina.

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