N.J The International Institute is an organization in Jersey City. more than 60 years old. which has dedicated itself to assisting newcomers to the United States adjust to the American way of life. Indeed. this group has a record of outstanding service. helping tens of thousands of individuals enter the mainstream of our society. many of whom have distinguished themselves in medicine. law. education. nursing. and business. They are a volunteer group which develops programs in immigration assistance. interpreter services. refugee resettlement. and student. ethnic. and cultural awareness. As a tribute to the tremendous efforts of individual volunteers. the International Institute has established the Ethel Jones Golden Door Award. in honor of one of the founders of this fine group. The coveted Golden Door Award is presented annually to a foreignborn person who has contributed significantly to the betterment of the community. A main stipulation is that the recipient must not only have gained opportunity for himself but must have taken the opportunity of being an American to help others. On a visit to the Statue of Liberty. which I am proud to say rests in the geographic boundary of my district. but 200 yards off the Jersey City shore. one will find The New Colossus by poet Emma Lazarus engraved on the famous Bartholdi statue. symbol of hope for the millions of immigrants who have come to our shores. This poem provides the inspiration for the Golden Door Award: Give me your tired. your poor. your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these. the homeless. tempesttost to me: I lift my lamp beside the golden door.
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