UUP Member Joyce Tischler Honored

Worship Committee member and active UUP member Joyce Tischler has been recognized by the American Bar Association with an the "Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law Award."

Her colleagues in the Animal Legal Defense Fund, which she founded, characterize her as "the Mother of Animal Law." The article on the ALDF website says

It is not characteristic of Joyce to make much of her role in building this movement. Indeed, one of the things that define Joyce to anyone who knows her is her combination of strength and humility. But her persistent advocacy and clear leadership has been a force for change that would not be denied. It is my honor to say both congratulations and thank you from myself and everyone at ALDF and, most importantly, for the animals whose voices have been heard clearly and without fail through the voice of the Mother of Animal Law.

Congratulations, Joyce, and thank you for all the great work you do on behalf of animals, and on behalf of UUP.