The story behind this bill is as sad as It is tragic. and I believe it is fitting that we take the opportunity to respond to the responsibilities a grateful country owes her defending sons. Joseph Snitko lived 19 of his 21 years in Austin. Tex.. but still retained his native Polish citizenship. Private Snitko was killed June 13. 1968. while on patrol in Vietnam. At the time of his death. he had filed a petition for U.S. citizenship. and his request had been approved by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. But before Snitko could appear in Federal court to take the oath. he was called to active duty. Later. he was killed in Vietnam while serving his country.
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