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Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time for us to stop and consider how mental health impacts and effects everyone in our communities. For that reason, I am going to recognize the Akron Municipal Mental Health Court as Ohio's 13th Congressional District's Champion of the Week.
This week, the court is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Founded by Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer in response to the growing number of people with serious mental illnesses entering into the criminal justice system, the Akron Municipal Mental Health Court became the first of its kind in Ohio, and one of the first in the Nation.
across our State and Nation. It functions under a simple but powerful truth: Treatment and support can save lives.
relationships, and built brighter futures for themselves and their families.
Ohio's 13th Congressional District and reminds us why our community is proudly known as the birthplace of champions.
celebration and recognize them in person on behalf of our district.
Again, I want to say: Thank you and congratulations. Here is to 25
more years of serving our community with justice and compassion.