GREENFIELD, NH — Dr. Susan Lynch, pediatrician and wife of Governor John Lynch, was the keynote speaker at the Crotched Mountain School graduation ceremony on June 15, 2006 . Since 1963, Crotched Mountain School has specialized in providing educational, therapeutic, and residential services to students with physical, developmental, and emotional disabilities, grades K-12. Most of the 126 students currently enrolled come from northeastern United States .

Dr. Lynch works as a pediatric lipid specialist at the Cholesterol Treatment Center at Concord Hospital in Concord , NH . As New Hampshire 's first lady, Dr. Lynch is working to draw more attention to the problem of childhood obesity, and to encourage healthy eating habits and regular exercise for New Hampshire 's children. A more complete biography is available on the Governor's page of the State of New Hampshire website: www.nh.gov/governor/.

Crotched Mountain is a charitable organization employing more than 900 people. Its mission is to serve individuals with disabilities and their families, embracing personal choice and development, and building communities of mutual support. Crotched Mountain provides specialized education, rehabilitation, community, and residential support services for more than 2,000 consumers, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly, living in New England and New York . For direction and further information about Crotched Mountain , please visit their web site: www.crotchedmountain.org

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