[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 6] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 7660] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]PAUL SOREFF AND AILA ______ HON. DAVID G. REICHERT of washington in the house of representatives Thursday, May 1, 2008 Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate Paul Soreff on receiving the ``Most Significant Work or Work Having the Greatest Impact'' award from the Washington State Chapter of American Immigration Lawyers Association, AILA. Prospective citizens have to jump through many hoops during their journey to becoming a citizen. I am often contacted by hard-working men and women who want nothing more than to be an American. Their courage, tenacity and new found patriotism is inspiring, much like the help Paul provides so many of them. As the driving force behind AILA's Citizenship Day, Paul's dedication in helping legal permanent residents apply for naturalization is a wonderful, patriotic thing to do. The work Paul invested in Washington State's newest citizens is now being emulated nationwide. The participation level at Citizenship Day is outstanding and it is no doubt a reflection of Paul's leadership and selfless nature. He also serves as a professor of law at Seattle University and his students are very fortunate to have such an advocate as a teacher. While navigating the immigration system is not easy, the guidance and service Paul provides alleviates stress and anxiety for many. His selfless work is an example for not only immigration attorneys and professors but also for each of us. ____________________