Mr. President. in 1962 the Congress passed a major piece of legislation designed to bring direct help to Americas forgotten man. the migratory worker. The Migrant Health Act of 1962 was the first piece of migratory labor legislation to be enacted in more than 30 years. I know that the many supporters of this program will be happy to learn of the successes it has attained. Migrant health projects were in operation in more than 22 States during the past summer. The Public Health Service has prepared a brief summary of the operations of the program and I ask unanimous consent that this report be included in the RECORD at the conclusion of my remarks. The State of California has been a leader in efforts to improve health conditions among migrant workers and their families. Two articles in the Medical Tribune describe the outstanding work being done by the California Farmworkers Health Service with the help of money granted under the Migrant Health Act. The articles also pay a well deserved tribute to the selfless work of Dr. Bruce Jessup. the former head of the Farmworkers Health Service. The passage of the Migrant Health Act was greatly helped by Dr. Jessups ceaseless efforts in its behalf. He is now using his great talents to help the Iranian Government improve health care for the poor peasants of that country.
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