[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 71 (Thursday, May 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E797]
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                          PAUL SOREFF AND AILA

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2008

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate Paul Soreff on 
receiving the ``Most Significant Work or Work Having the Greatest 
Impact'' award from the Washington State Chapter of American 
Immigration Lawyers Association, AILA.
  Prospective citizens have to jump through many hoops during their 
journey to becoming a citizen. I am often contacted by hard-working men 
and women who want nothing more than to be an American. Their courage, 
tenacity and new found patriotism is inspiring, much like the help Paul 
provides so many of them.
  As the driving force behind AILA's Citizenship Day, Paul's dedication 
in helping legal permanent residents apply for naturalization is a 
wonderful, patriotic thing to do. The work Paul invested in Washington 
State's newest citizens is now being emulated nationwide. The 
participation level at Citizenship Day is outstanding and it is no 
doubt a reflection of Paul's leadership and selfless nature. He also 
serves as a professor of law at Seattle University and his students are 
very fortunate to have such an advocate as a teacher.
  While navigating the immigration system is not easy, the guidance and 
service Paul provides alleviates stress and anxiety for many. His 
selfless work is an example for not only immigration attorneys and 
professors but also for each of us.

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