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The following article was published in the Calvert Recorder:

Mental health group to honor local delegate

 

Friday, Dec. 11, 2009

It's not even 2010 and Delegate Sue Kullen has reeled in an award for the new year.

The Mental Health Association of Maryland announced recently that Kullen (D-Calvert) was selected as the group's 2010 Legislator of the Year Award recipient and will be honored at a February reception in Annapolis.

The organization cites Kullen's leadership on improved patient rights for individuals with mental illnesses and her sponsorship of a bill to create statewide empowerment zones for senior citizens as the two leading reasons for her selection.

"Your leadership in calling attention to the need for improved patient rights has set in motion fundamental reform in the daily lives of individuals living with mental illnesses," said the group's executive director, Linda Raines, and president Donna Rawlings, in a letter to Kullen announcing the award.

For Kullen (D), it's a recognition of her work as a mental health services professional and her advocacy in the General Assembly. She spent almost 14 years with the Arc of Southern Maryland (previously known as the Arc of Calvert County) and now works as a disabilities consultant.

"It's really nice to be honored by your peers," she said. "It's just nice to know that the efforts are affecting people directly and that it's noted."

Kullen also worked for several years to pass a so-called "Patients' Bill of Rights" law that grants patients with mental health disorders certain privileges while in hospitals, including visitor access and restrictions against the use of restraints.

The bill was signed into law earlier this year.

The award is evidence that legislators can bring their personal experiences into public service and help to affect change, she said.

"I think it's a good lesson for people who are considering a job in politics, because we are a citizen legislature and the more experiences that people are able to bring to politics the more successes we'll have," Kullen said.

As for picking up an award for 2010 before the calendar even turns, Kullen shrugged off the notion that it's an omen for the new year, which is also an election year.

"We're just pleased that they could plan ahead," she said.

By Alan Brody, Staff Writer

Delegate Sue Kullen (27B)

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About Delegate Sue

  • Character Calvert Can Depend On: Raised in a military family and happily married for over 20 years, Sue is a successful small business owner, disability rights advocate, and tireless volunteer for local causes.

  • Getting Calvert’s Fair Share in Annapolis: Ensuring that Calvert County remains the best place to live, work, and play, Sue will fight for Program Open Space (POS) funding, farmland conservation funding and sensible development of road, school, and recreational facilities for Calvert County.

  • Keeping Government Lean, But Not Mean: A fiscal conservative who opposes unfunded mandates, Sue believes in balancing the budget while also looking after our children, seniors, veterans, and the environment.

  • Supporting Working Families: Sue supports affordable work force housing initiatives, living wage initiatives and values employees’ right to collective bargaining. Sue will work to gain affordable health care and prescription drugs for all Marylanders. Sue will work toward ensuring a quality education for our children.


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Sue Kullen, Delegate
The Maryland House of Delegates
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Sue Kullen, Delegate
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