[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 65 (Thursday, May 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING KATHLEEN CAREY MIHM

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                        HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2011

  Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding citizen of the 22nd Congressional District of New York, Ms. 
Kathleen Carey Mihm. Kathy, as she is fondly known to family and 
friends, is a warm, witty and insightful woman who has dedicated her 
professional life to public service and, in doing so, has made a 
lasting contribution to her community.
  A native of Kingston, Kathy grew up in a lively Irish family with 
nine brothers and sisters. She graduated from Kingston High School and 
went on to pursue advanced study at Ulster County Community College. 
Kathy began her public career as the Village of Rosendale Clerk, 
followed by two consecutive terms as a member of the Ulster County 
Legislature. In 1985, she began a distinguished career with the Ulster 
County Board of Elections. Kathy served as Deputy Commissioner under 
the late Harry Castiglione and then, after a brief time as Clerk of the 
Legislature, was appointed as Commissioner of Elections for the 
Democratic Party.
  During her tenure with the Elections Board, Kathy was a tremendous 
asset to the voting public of Ulster County. She understood that the 
fundamental mission of the Board of Elections is to serve the voting 
public in a bipartisan manner. She worked hard and was diligent in her 
efforts to ensure that every eligible vote was counted. Kathy retired 
in December of last year in order to spend more time with her two 
children and four grandchildren. She has left behind a lasting legacy 
of honor and integrity.
  Mr. Speaker, I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with 
Kathleen Carey Mihm for more than twenty-five years. She has been a 
dear friend and a valued adviser and we have worked closely on many 
issues of importance to the residents of Ulster County. Her work on 
behalf of the Board of Elections and her community was both inspiring 
and commendable. It is with great pleasure that I recognize her 
outstanding contributions and achievements.

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