[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19530]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 2017

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Legal Services 
of New Jersey on its 50th anniversary. This milestone and the 
incredible work of Legal Services of New Jersey are truly deserving of 
this body's recognition.
  Established in 1962, Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) became the 
umbrella organization of the coordinated county legal services programs 
in 1963. Since then, LSNJ has provided a strong, unified administration 
of services across New Jersey and continues to be a leading voice and 
advocate for economically disadvantaged communities. Today, LSNJ serves 
clients in all twenty-one counties across New Jersey through its five 
regional programs, Legal Services of Northwest Jersey, Northeast New 
Jersey Legal Services, Essex-Newark Legal Services, Central Jersey 
Legal Services and South Jersey Legal Services. With twenty-three local 
offices throughout its network, LSNJ aims to be as accessible as 
possible. To date, over 2.4 million cases have been handled.
  LSNJ affords low-income individuals resources, information and 
representation to pursue civil legal action. These services and aid 
help ensure that there is equal opportunity and protections for those 
who would otherwise be unable to secure a lawyer.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating Legal 
Services of New Jersey as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. 
The organization continues to provide essential legal assistance to New 
Jersey's neediest residents.

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