AU Newsletter

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2004 Graduations
The 23rd Commencement Ceremony of Advocacy Unlimited, Inc. was held Friday October 22, 2004 at Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown, CT. Leslie Woods, AU Executive Director officially opened the ceremony with welcoming remarks. State Representative Bill Dyson delivered an inspirational speech to graduates, friends and family members in attendance, and the AU graduates.

A special thanks to all our guest speakers for their inspiring, motivating and challenging messages:

   - Thomas A. Kirk, PhD, Commissioner, DMHAS
   - Karen Kangas, Director, DMHAS
   - Bill Dyson, State Representative
   - Garrell S. Mullaney, CEO, CVH
   - Carl Shields, Director, Capitol Region Mental Health Center
   - David M. Howe, L.C.S.W., Program Manager, CVH
   - Doreen DelBianco, Legislative Program Manager, DMHAS

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