[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 128 (Tuesday, August 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E803-E804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  COMMEMORATING NATIONAL PARALEGAL DAY

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                            HON. KEVIN HERN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 6, 2024

  Mr. HERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of our Nation's 
paralegal professionals.

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  Paralegals have been in use in the legal profession for nearly 60 
years. These individuals are hard workers, held to the highest ethical 
standards, and provide essential support in legal offices.
  Anyone in business knows that your business is only as strong as the 
people who work there. Support is a vital part of the foundation of any 
success; within the legal ecosystem, paralegals play a vital part in 
building and sustaining that foundation.
  ``Liberty and justice for all'' is more than just a line in our 
national Pledge of Allegiance--it's the day-in, day-out mission for 
those in the legal profession. Paralegals are essential to that 
profession, working in government agencies, corporations, law firms, 
and more.
  Many professions are honored with a day of recognition. I am thrilled 
to commemorate this first National Paralegal Day on August 6, 2024.
  I thank our Nation's paralegals for their tireless and inspiring work 
and hope it will encourage others to pursue a career in this honorable 
field.

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