[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 92 (Friday, May 15, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E452-E453]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING RICHARD L. JACOBS ON THE CELEBRATION OF HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 15, 2020

  Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to rise today to join 
the New Haven community in extending my heartfelt congratulations and 
very best wishes to Richard L. Jacobs, Esq., as he celebrates his 90th 
birthday. A New Haven native who has dedicated a lifetime to the 
pursuit of advocacy and justice, this is a remarkable milestone for 
this pillar of our community.
  The Jacobs family's law practice has been an institution in the City 
of New Haven since its founding by Dick's father, Israel, more than a 
century ago. Following his graduation from Yale University and Yale Law 
School, Dick joined the family firm where he has been practicing for 
more than six decades. He is well known for both his staunch advocacy 
on behalf of as well as his sincere affection for his clients. Dick's 
commitment and determination to ensure justice for all led to his early 
and unfailing support of the New Haven Legal Assistance Association and 
ensuring that those most in need had access to quality, affordable 
legal services.
  Throughout his professional career, Dick has demonstrated an 
unparalleled commitment to the justice system. He has been a member of 
the New Haven County Bar Association and the American Association for 
Justice since his bar admittance in 1957 and has

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served four years as both a member and section chairman on the 
Connecticut Bar Association. Among the many accolades he has earned, 
Dick was honored with both the Connecticut Bar Association's Special 
President's Award as well as the New Haven Legal Assistance 
Association's Award for Support and Equal Access to Justice. Dick is 
endowed with an unwavering duty to pursue what is right and it is that 
indefectible spirit that has won him the respect and admiration of 
those fortunate enough to know him both in and out of the courtroom.
  A lifelong resident of New Haven, Dick has always shown a deep 
commitment to the community. It is where he and his wife, Cary, raised 
their own family and where they continue their good work to make a 
difference. A proud graduate of Yale University and Yale Law School, 
Dick is an Eli through and through--never missing a home football game, 
often simply walking right to Yale Bowl to see the games.
  Like so many others, I consider myself fortunate to know Dick Jacobs 
and I am honored to have this opportunity to celebrate this very 
special occasion. Today, as he marks his 90th birthday, we pay tribute 
to the lifetime of dedication Richard L. Jacobs has made to the City of 
New Haven and our legal system. I wish Dick all the best for many more 
years of health and happiness. Happy Birthday.

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