Archive for the ‘Award’ Category

The American Bar Association (ABA) has presented Congressman Steve Cohen with its Day Award for his work in funding the Legal Services Corporation, a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance to low-income families who cannot afford to hire an attorney.

The ABA also recognized him for addressing racial and ethnic disparities in the federal criminal justice system.

ABA President Carolyn B. Mann called him “a noted fighter for civil rights and justice for all Americans”.

“At a time when struggling Americans urgently need legal help, Congressman Cohen is a champion of the organization behind such assistance — the Legal Services Corporation.  He has also been untiring in his efforts to address racial and ethnic disparities in the federal criminal justice system.  Congressman Cohen’s leadership within the House Committee on the Judiciary is exemplary and we look forward to continuing to work with him on these important issues,” Mann said.

The ABA also lauded Cohen for H.R. 1412, The Justice Integrity Act, a bill that will address the racial disparities of the criminal justice system by establishing advisory committees that will study the disparities and recommend ways to make the justice system fairer for all.

Congressman Steve Cohen was one of four members of the House of Representatives honored with the “Champion of Consumer Rights” Award,

The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys established The Champion of Consumer Rights award in 1993 to honor those individuals who have distinguished themselves through leadership, scholarship, or legal advocacy by giving voice to American families facing financial crisis.

NACBA President Carey Ebert commended this year’s recipients:

“In an atmosphere of unprecedented home foreclosures, unemployment and soaring medical costs, American families desperately needed someone to champion their concerns.  This year’s recipients have answered the call and stepped up to help struggling Americans in economic crisis.  These recipients have shown American families the dignity and respect they deserve in times of trouble.”

Read more at the NACBA website.

Congressman Steve Cohen will receive the D. Emelio Castelar Work Recognition Award in Madrid, Spain in honor of his work on H. Res 194, his bill calling upon the House of Representatives to formally apologize for the enslavement and segregation of African-Americans.

Cohen will serve as a keynote speaker for the Vida Foundation’s international symposium on the abolition of slavery and the slave trade.

The Vida Foundation is a non-governmental organization that promotes environmental protection and human rights.

Congressman Steve Cohen was presented the “Most Outstanding Politican” award at the 13th annual Stone Awards event at the New Daisy Theatre on October 11th.

The Stone Awards is a local organization honoring local leaders in business, government, entertainment and the arts. Visitors to the Stone Awards website vote online.

On the same evening, Congressman Cohen presented the Stone Awards “Honorable Mention” award to Ernie Freeman.