I became involved in Mrs. De Malos fight for citizenship in September 1979. and have been trying to help her ever since. Her last hope was crushed on April 13. 1982. when a Tampa Federal judge regretfully denied her petition for naturalization in what he described as "* * * one of the most difficult. and heartrending. decisions that the court has been called up to make * * *." Since there is no longer any hope for administrative relief. I have decided that the only possible course is to introduce private legislation in Mrs. De Maios behalf. This bill establishes that Mrs. De Maio has satisfied the two requirements she is currently unable to meeta demonstration of knowledge and understanding of history and government fundamentals and taking the oath of allegiance to the United States. By overcoming these two hurdles. the process of naturalization can take place. Patriotism. love of flag and love of country cannot be treated lightly if our Nation is to endure and that is what makes Mrs. De Maios case all the more tragic.
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