I first introduced this private bill on February 22. 1982. and it was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Following favorable consideration by that committee. it was approved by the full Senate. It is unfortunate that the House did not have ample time in the closing hours of the 97th Congress to consider my legislation. Carlos Gatson is the natural father of Teresita Brown of Derby. Kans. Mrs. Browns parents were not legally married until 1975. Because Teresita had passed her 18th birthday by that time. Mr. Gatson is not recognized by immigration law as her parent. If Teresitas mother were alive and the beneficiary of an approved petition. Mr.
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