[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25689]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 9, 2005

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a commendable and 
worthwhile non-profit organization which operates in my congressional 
district, the Legal Services of Northern Virginia.
  Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) is celebrating its 25th 
year of providing free legal assistance and representation to those in 
our society who are unable to secure it on their own. The founders and 
staff of this invaluable organization have dedicated their time and 
energy to give voice to those who often go unheard.
  The mission of Legal Services is to provide necessary legal 
assistance to low income individuals and families. The organization 
assists its clients on a wide range of issues including family law, 
consumer protections, housing, employment, and access to health care.
  Through the work of LSNV, thousands of eligible residents in Northern 
Virginia have gained access to health care; moved into affordable 
housing, received over due child support payments to care for their 
children, and achieved citizenship in our great country.
  Legal Services of Northern Virginia is an example of a great 
equalizer in our society. Without its extraordinary work and commitment 
of its staff, conscientious instructions and assistance, thousands of 
residents in Northern Virginia would not be able to pursue their legal 
rights and responsibilities.
  Over the course of 25 years, LSNV has made sure that rights are more 
than theoretical concepts. It has worked to ensure that our laws and 
legal protections apply to all men and women equally, without regard to 
race, religion, or income level.
  I am proud to stand before you today, in the House of the people, to 
recognize the great accomplishments of Legal Services of Northern 
Virginia.

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