[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 30 (Thursday, February 15, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E149]
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           HONORING THE IMPRESSIVE SERVICE OF ANDREW O'GRADY

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                           HON. PATRICK RYAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 15, 2024

  Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Andrew O'Grady, CEO of Mental 
Health America (MHA) of Dutchess County, for his extraordinary 30 years 
of service to those affected by mental illness and addiction in the 
Hudson Valley.
  Andrew has been with MHA of Dutchess County for 23 years and managed 
the transition of Case Management Services and Mental Health Clinics, 
from Dutchess County government to MHA and local hospitals. Through his 
embrace of change and leadership in development, design, and staffing, 
New York State has had successful major transitions in the human 
services sector.
  Andrew has appeared on both radio and television speaking about 
mental health in an effort to eradicate stigma associated with getting 
care.
  He has been a leading voice in discussing mental health and addiction 
in his community and has been recognized locally and statewide for his 
leadership and commitment.
  As President of the NYS Care Management Coalition, Andrew helped grow 
the annual conference and the Coalition added a new website. Andrew 
also lobbied for the continuation and modification of the Health Home 
Care Management system in New York State. He is also a senior adviser 
to a new whole health support app-based business called PACiFYr.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending Andrew 
O'Grady for his service in fighting for mental health awareness.

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