[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 47 (Wednesday, April 10, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E417]
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                      HONORING DR. MARKLEY SUTTON

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 10, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Dr. Markley Sutton, who is retiring after 31 years of service to the 
Sonoma Developmental Center.
  Dr. Markley Sutton served in several different capacities at the 
Sonoma Developmental Center, most recently as the Senior Supervising 
Psychologist from 2003-2011. In this role he not only solved issues 
that arose with residents with behavioral problems, but also acted as a 
mentor and friend to the psychologists he supervised. He was always 
ready to pass on his considerable knowledge, and has taught at many 
universities on a range of topics centering on clinical issues, 
behavior concerns, and psychopharmacology for those with multiple 
diagnoses.
  Dr. Sutton has received awards for his leadership including the 
Superior Accomplishment Award Supervisory Bonus Program from the State 
of California in both 1986 and 1992. He received the Outstanding 
Leadership Pioneer Award in 1998 and the Who's Who in California award 
in 1982, 1988 and 1989.
  Dr. Sutton has a long and distinguished career in working with 
individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and 
individuals with some of the most challenging behavioral problems. Yet 
it is his ability to remain engaged, curious and always ready to pitch 
in when needed that most exemplifies him. There is no issue too 
challenging, no resident too difficult, nor any task beneath him.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Sutton has a long and distinguished career of 
service to others, most notably to the developmentally disabled 
population at Sonoma Developmental Center and those who seek his 
support in his private practice. It is therefore appropriate that we 
acknowledge Dr. Sutton today and wish him well in his retirement from 
Sonoma Developmental Center.

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