As a result. Mrs. De Maio has been unable to meet two of the requirements for naturalizationdemonstrating through an examination her knowledge and understanding of our Nations history and Government fundamentals. and taking the oath of allegiance to the United States. H.R. 1865 establishes that Mrs. De Maio has satisfied these two requirements. which her aphasia handicap has thus far prevented. and allows her to complete the process of naturalization. Although much of her life since her stroke has been devoted to overcoming her disability. she has not given up her dream of becoming an American citizen. I became involved in Mrs. De Maios 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 upon to make. In his decision. however. he added that he hoped Mrs. De Maio might find in Congress the relief she seeks.
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