President Joe Biden sent a letter of recognition for Legal Services Corporation’s anniversary. The president was the presiding officer of the Senate when it passed the LSC Act in 1974 and has remained committed to LSC throughout his years of public service, including speaking at LSC’s 40th anniversary celebration.
“LSC’s work has been a light in the lives of millions,” the president wrote. “Together, you have broken down barriers that too often prevent people from accessing equal justice under law – one of the most sacred principles we have as Americans.”
“Each of you is uplifting the soul of America – and that’s a big part of the reason I’ve never been more optimistic about the future of this great Nation,” he added.
Reps. Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-5) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) introduced a Congressional Resolution in recognition of LSC’s 50th anniversary. They co-chair the bipartisan Congressional Access to Legal Aid Caucus.
“For 50 years, the Legal Services Corporation has led the fight for access to justice that has yet to be fulfilled for so many Americans,” said Scanlon. “Legal services attorneys help families put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads. Deploying legal expertise, innovation, and compassion, these essential public servants right wrongs and secure justice for Americans every single day. I’m honored to support their efforts in the halls of Congress as Co-Chair of the Access to Legal Aid Caucus, and I look forward to continuing our fight to bridge the justice gap in our country.”
“For the past five decades, the Legal Services Corporation has been a cornerstone of justice, providing critical civil legal aid to countless Americans in their moments of need,” said Fitzpatrick. “As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation Act, we recognize the profound impact this landmark legislation has had in ensuring the most vulnerable in our Bucks and Montgomery County communities—and across the country—receive the justice and support they deserve. I remain steadfast in my commitment to championing access to justice and civil legal aid and look forward to continuing working alongside LSC to ensure equal access to the system of justice in our nation.”
“LSC’s work has been a light in the lives of millions,” the president wrote. “Together, you have broken down barriers that too often prevent people from accessing equal justice under law – one of the most sacred principles we have as Americans.”
“Each of you is uplifting the soul of America – and that’s a big part of the reason I’ve never been more optimistic about the future of this great Nation,” he added.
Reps. Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-5) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) introduced a Congressional Resolution in recognition of LSC’s 50th anniversary. They co-chair the bipartisan Congressional Access to Legal Aid Caucus.
“For 50 years, the Legal Services Corporation has led the fight for access to justice that has yet to be fulfilled for so many Americans,” said Scanlon. “Legal services attorneys help families put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads. Deploying legal expertise, innovation, and compassion, these essential public servants right wrongs and secure justice for Americans every single day. I’m honored to support their efforts in the halls of Congress as Co-Chair of the Access to Legal Aid Caucus, and I look forward to continuing our fight to bridge the justice gap in our country.”
“For the past five decades, the Legal Services Corporation has been a cornerstone of justice, providing critical civil legal aid to countless Americans in their moments of need,” said Fitzpatrick. “As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation Act, we recognize the profound impact this landmark legislation has had in ensuring the most vulnerable in our Bucks and Montgomery County communities—and across the country—receive the justice and support they deserve. I remain steadfast in my commitment to championing access to justice and civil legal aid and look forward to continuing working alongside LSC to ensure equal access to the system of justice in our nation.”
