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Trevors capacity for leadership of the highest order was demonstrated in many fields. and his profession. his community. and his country were enriched by it. He was a great patriot and zealously supported his countrys authority and interests. To that end he played a leading role in developing the immigration quota system which was established in 1924. For many years Mr. Trevor figured prominently in various patriotic groups and was the prime mover in the formation of the American Coalition. an organization of patriotic groups which investigated what it believed to be Fascist and communistic activities in the United States. His advice and counsel was sought after not only by Members of Congress and Government officials but by men in high positions throughout our great country. Under leave to extend my remarks. I wish to have printed in the RECORD an article which appeared in the New York Times of February 21 concerning this great American. which is as follows: John Bond Trevor. a frequent adviser to congressional committees and a longtime advocate of immigration restrictions. died yesterday afternoon after a long illness at his home. 11 East 91st Street. His age was 77. Mr. Trevor. a lawyer and industrialist who took an active part in public affairs. helped to devise the national origins quota system of regulating immigration. This system was incorporated into the immigration law in 1924. Thereafter. Mr.