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THE SUGAR LAW CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
CONGRATULATES ALICE JENNINGS
for a life-time of work in support of human rights for all,
& WE THE PEOPLE OF DETROIT
for inspirational efforts to ensure access to water, democratic government and quality public education for all the people of Detroit,
&
KATHLEEN GARBACZ & MEREDITH OSBORNE
outstanding law students and future attorneys on the side of people! 4605 Cass Ave., Second Floor Detroit, Michigan 48201 (313) 993-4505 www.sugarlaw.org
“Serving people in the Upper Peninsula.”
“Because Justice is worth fighting for.” PENCE & NUMINEN, P.C. Attorneys at Law
105 Meeske Ave. • Marquette, MI 49855 906.226.2580 • www.pencenuminen.com NLG Detroit & Michigan • 2015 • 5
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Michigan Coalition For Human Rights Congratulates National Lawyers Guild of Metro Detroit and Michigan And Its Honorees on their service to grassroot activists and human rights organizations and for your advocacy for the needs of the People! Defend our Democracy Educate agitate organize The Board and Staff of MCHR 9200 Gratiot, det. 48213
313 579-9071 www.mchr.org
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Congratulations to honorees
Alice Jennings and We the People of Detroit for fighting for people over profit. We salute you!
National Lawyers Guild - National Office 132 Nassau St. Rm 922 New York, NY 10038 212-679-5100 www.nlg.org
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James and Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership The James and Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership congratulates the National Lawyers Guild for honoring Alice Jennings, a committed visionary and resistance leader in our city....... www.boggscenter.org
The ACLU of Michigan congratulates our friends Meredith Osborne, Kathleen Garbacz Alice Jennings and everyone at We The People for their well-deserved awards. "So long as we have enough people in this country willing to fight for their rights, we'll be called a democracy.” Roger Baldwin
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The People's Water Board Stands in Appreciation to the National Lawyers Guild for Honoring
Alice Jennings Beloved Extraordinary Community Activist for her Leadership to Justice for the People's Human Right to Affordable Water and Champion to our deceased Water Warrior Charity Hicks Our Heartfelt Gratitude to the Stellar Legal Team and Courageous Plaintiffs Attorneys Marilyn Mullane Denise M. Heberle Julie Hurwitz Kary Moss Yasmin Valizadeh
Kurt Thornbladh John F. Royal Lorray Brown James Fennerty
Jerry Goldberg Monique Lin-Luse Veronica Joice Jin Hee Lee
Mark Fancher Patricia Jones Joel R Kupferman Benjamin Muth
Jim Olson John Philo Kerry McLean Brooke Tucker
Plaintiffs Maurikia Lyda Annette Parham
Nicole Cannon (deceased) R.I.P. Nicole Hill Rosalyn Walker Tammika Williams Sylvia Taylor Scott Eubank Joann Jackson
Janice Ward John Smith
Michigan Welfare Rights Organization * Peoples Water Board Moratorium Now * National Action Network – Michigan Chapter Jo Anne Watson Lila Cabbil
Marian Kramer Mike Shane
Maureen Taylor Ann Rall
Rev. Charles Williams II Monica Lewis-Patrick
“Wage Love” We need all to join us in the fight to prevent privatizing of the water. Contact Us: http://www.peopleswaterboard.org/ PWBC Meetings 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month 5:30pm at The Commons (UUChurch) Cass at Forest
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Constitutional Litigation Associates joins in saluting Alice Jennings and We The People. Well-deserved congrats to Kathleen and Meredith! We can’t wait to see the things that you do and the places you will go. Many thanks to our new Student VP Nick Klaus and new ME RVP Sean Riddell!
Of Counsel:
Hugh "Buck" Davis Cynthia Heenan
Shaun Godwin Scott Mackela John C. Philo
Constitutional Litigation Associates, P.C. 450 W. Fort St, Suite 200 Detroit, MI 48226 Telephone: 313-961-2255 info@conlitpc.com
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The Law Office of John Royal Salutes Sister Alice Jennings for her Unwavering Commitment to Social Justice for the Oppressed; And Salutes “We the People of Detroit” for Their Energy and Determination in Mobilizing the Citizens of Detroit to Stand Up Against Emergency Management, and to Fight For Basic Human Rights. “...and my senses newly opened, I awakened to the cry That the People have the Power To redeem the work of fools. Upon the meek the graces shower; Its decreed: the People Rule....” “I believe everything we dream Can come to pass through our union. We can turn the world around We can turn the earth’s revolution. We have the power; The People have the Power.” Law Office of John F. Royal By: Patti Smith The Ford Building Social Justice Activist 615 Griswold St., Ste. 1724 Poet/ Author/ Musician Detroit, MI 48226 Winner: National Book Award (313) 962-3738 Member: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame jfroyal2000@gmail.com
“Defending the Accused Since 1978.”
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Congratulating Alice Jennings for making a difference
From Shirley Kaigler and all of your friends at
ANN ARBOR • SOUTHFIELD • DETROIT • NAPLES
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www.jaffelaw.com
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