[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 97 (Friday, June 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E609]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF CORI SEILHAMER

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 4, 2021

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Cori Seilhamer for her dedication and drive to establish and lead the 
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) in Franklin County. Her work to train 
Law Enforcement Officers and members of the community to respond to 
mental health emergencies has made our community safer.
  The Crisis Intervention Team's success has led to the development and 
implementation of the CoResponder/Community Liaison program, which 
pairs mental health professionals with Law Enforcement Officers and 
their agencies to respond directly to mental health emergencies.
  As of April 2021, there have been 1,150 unique individuals who have 
been referred for mental health treatment and services as a result of 
the team's lifesaving work. The two co-responders and their law 
enforcement partners have been able to divert numerous arrests and 
court sanctions during the tenure of the co-responders. The team has 
linked numerous individuals with community resources and support which 
have helped to reduce recidivism and the need for contact with law 
enforcement.
  The South-Central Pennsylvania CIT team has trained 225 individuals 
with experience ranging from law enforcement and emergency medicine to 
community organizers, mental health professionals, and veterans affairs 
employees. Cori Seilhamer's extensive experience and guidance has paved 
the way for other agencies and counties to start their own Crisis 
Intervention Teams as a response to her outstanding successes in 
Franklin County.
  Cori's commitment and selfless service to our community has had a 
phenomenal impact for the residents of Franklin County. On behalf of 
the 13th District of Pennsylvania, I thank her for her service to our 
community and wish her every continued success.

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