[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 184 (Thursday, December 17, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1813-E1814]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING AMICUS POLONIAE--FRIEND OF POLONIA--VOLUNTEER FREE LEGAL 
                    CLINIC ON THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 17, 2015

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Amicus Poloniae--
Friend of Polonia--Volunteer Free Legal Clinic on their 25th 
anniversary this October. On the third Saturday of each month since 
1990, a large group of attorneys and other volunteers have gathered to 
meet and provide legal advice to individuals who would normally not be 
able to afford to hire an attorney.
  In 1990 Edward Moskal, the president of Polish National Alliance, met 
with an attorney to discuss an idea of helping people access legal aid 
and representation to Chicago's Polish community. Since then, the 
Clinic has provided attorneys, interpreters, clerks and other 
volunteers for thousands of individuals seeking help. Today, Frank 
Spula, the current president of PNA, continues to support Amicus 
Poloniae.
  The Clinic has also received continued support from the Polish 
National Alliance and the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation. 
CVLS has even recognized regular volunteers with a Distinguished 
Service Award.
  Mark Dobrzycki is the current chief administrator who administers the 
monthly meetings. Preceding him was Marianna Lach, who ran the meetings 
from the conception of the clinic

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until her passing in 2005. Attorneys Robert Groszek and Alexander 
Fiedotjew serve as the co-chairs. Alexander has volunteered with the 
Clinic since the start along with Zygmunt ``Ziggy'' Sokolnicki.
  Mr. Speaker, as the representative of a large portion of Polish 
constituents, I applaud Amicus Poloniae for their tireless work and 
dedication to the thousands of people in need. I ask that my colleagues 
join me in recognizing and congratulating Amicus Poloniae on a 
successful past quarter-century.

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