[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 142 (Friday, September 6, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1097]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VETERANS LEGAL CLINIC

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 6, 2019

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 10th Anniversary 
of the Veterans Legal Clinic in Syracuse, NY, and to recognize Mr. John 
Powers, Attorney and U.S. Army Veteran, for providing pro bono legal 
assistance to veterans. For 10 years, Mr. Powers, through his work with 
the Veterans Legal Clinic, has devoted himself to helping veterans, 
working with over 600 former servicemembers to provide access to 
readjustment after service and legal services.
  In July 2009, Mr. Powers entered into a partnership with the 
Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Syracuse Vet Center to establish 
the Veterans Legal Clinic. Mr. Powers works with veterans from all 
branches of the military and from all walks of life to provide free 
confidential legal services. Through Mr. Powers's partnership with the 
VA, his clinic has become a vital resource for veterans attempting to 
secure earned benefits or upgrade a military discharge. Additionally, 
Mr. Powers coordinates and provides legal staff to support veterans 
with ongoing legal needs.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
honoring the 10th Anniversary of the Veterans Legal Clinic and Mr. John 
Powers for providing professional legal services to our community's 
veterans. I commend the Veterans Legal Clinic and all those who donate 
their time to ensure veterans, who have sacrificed so much for this 
country, have access to legal services.

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