[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E522-E523]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            DR. HARRIET HALL

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2018

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Dr. 
Harriet Hall for receiving the West Chamber's Jefferson County Hall of 
Fame Award. This award honors outstanding individuals who have had 
significant and long-lasting impacts on Jefferson County's economy, 
community and legacy.
   Dr. Harriet Hall is most admired for her advocacy and unwavering 
commitment to people with mental health disorders, their families and 
our community. Her passion and tireless efforts have impacted the lives 
of thousands of individuals living with mental illness.

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   During her 34 years as Jefferson Center CEO & President, Harriet has 
worked to reduce the stigma of mental illness, to bring the public's 
attention to urgent matters of mental health and collaborated with 
government and business leaders to produce innovative changes for 
mental health care. Within hours after the 1999 shootings at Columbine 
High School, under Harriet's leadership, Jefferson Center mobilized 
resources and helped lead the mental health crisis response. For the 
next three years, Jefferson Center provided leadership, services and 
infrastructure for programs that helped the community heal.
   Harriett's relationships within the community have resulted in 
significant change and new, innovative programs, and her commitment to 
our community is immeasurable. She has received numerous awards for her 
much-needed work in the community.
   Congratulations to Dr. Harriet Hall for this well-deserved award, 
and I thank her for her continued dedication to our community.

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