[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 64 (Thursday, April 30, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E626-E627]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF THE NAMI OF SYRACUSE

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 2015

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of the 
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Syracuse to the 24th 
District. Since 1981, NAMI of Syracuse has worked to improve the lives 
of countless families in Central New York who have relatives suffering 
from mental illness.

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   NAMI of Syracuse is a leader in the Central New York effort to 
expand awareness of and dialogue on children's mental health care. Due 
to the organization's programs that aim to improve children mental 
illness early identification, outreach, and family education, NAMI of 
Syracuse is being honored by NAMI of New York State at the What's Great 
in Our State--A Celebration of Children's Mental Health Awareness 
event.
   I have personally pledged to increase accessibility to children's 
mental health resources in Central New York. I am proud to recognize 
NAMI of Syracuse for their work on this issue and the tremendous 
service they are providing to the communities of the 24th District.

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