Shortly after his discharge from the service. Mr. Farrell returned to the Immigration Service and was named chief of investigations at New York City. In 1949 he was named Assistant Commissioner for Research and Education. and in 1952 he became Assistant Commissioner for Investigation. In 1958 Mr. Farrell was promoted to Associate Commissioner in Charge of Service Operations. The late President Kennedy nominated Raymond Farrell to the post of Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization and he was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 5. 1962. Mr. Farrells record as Commissioner since 1962 has been recognized as a new era of compassion and understanding in administering the Nations immigration and nationality laws. In 1964 President Johnson described Ray Farrells administration as an example of "Government with a heart." Mr. Farrell has been honored by Georgetown Universitys Alumni Achievement Award in 1961 and by the Association of Immigration and Nationality Lawyers with its certificate of appreciation. The State of Rhode Island is indeed proud of the many accomplishments of Commissioner Farrell. His career in public service has been one of devotion and. its inevitable result. success.
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