[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 178 (Monday, October 19, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6326-S6327]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING MIRIAM STAHL

 Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, today I would like to honor the 
life of a woman who made immense contributions to improve the lives of 
children throughout New Hampshire, Miriam Stahl.
  Originally from the Midwest, Miriam moved to New Hampshire to be near 
her family, and once here, she began working at a critical community 
resource and early intervention center called the Richie McFarland 
Children's Center.
  Founded in 1971, the Richie McFarland Children's Center works to 
provide social and therapeutic programs for children, including those 
who experience disabilities. This center helps children learn, grow, 
and thrive, while also empowering families and working to meet the 
needs of every child. The center and its remarkable staff are often the 
first professional resources made available to a family and child 
grappling with developmental challenges. To say that the center serves 
as a lifeline is an understatement.
  According to her colleagues, the Richie McFarland Children's Center 
would not be what it is today without Miriam's vision and leadership. 
Miriam served as the executive director of the center for a decade, and 
she believed passionately in the power of early intervention to help 
children develop.
  During her tenure, Miriam did all that she could to use her talent, 
energy, and quiet determination to prioritize the needs of children and 
to provide them with vital support. Her advocacy was clear, no 
nonsense, and nonjudgmental. She made inroads as a

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result. After she retired, she remained in New Hampshire and remained 
close with her colleagues at the center.
  Miriam passed away last month at the age of 88, and she will be 
sorely missed. Her legacy, though, will live on through her family and 
through the lasting impact she made on children and families throughout 
New Hampshire.
  I hope that you join me in honoring the life of a champion for all 
children, Miriam Stahl.

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