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MILWAUKEE, WI — In recognition of Marquette University Law School’s ongoing service to the Milwaukee community, the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic was recently recognized with a pair of awards: one presented by Milwaukee Catholic Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki and the other by the United Community Center. Marquette University's Mobile Legal Clinic bus [SOURCE: Marquette University] Marquette University's Mobile Legal Clinic bus [SOURCE: Marquette University] Archbishop Listecki presented a “Treasures of the Church” award to the Law School’s Mobile Legal Clinic during his Lenten Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 23. The Archbishop’s awards were established to recognize individuals, organizations and religious orders that exemplify the true treasures of the church in their steadfast commitment and response to the poor in our midst. The United Community Center recognized the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic’s volunteers, staff, and board as its “UCC Group Volunteer of the Year” for 2016 on Thursday, Feb. 25. The annual award celebrates the gifts of volunteers to the UCC, which provides programs to Hispanics and near south side residents of all ages in the areas of education, cultural arts, recreation, community development and health and human services. The UCC is one of several locations served by the MVLC. “On behalf of Marquette University Law School, we are grateful to Archbishop Listecki and the United Community Center for recognizing the contributions of the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic,” said