Mr. Speaker. Ms. Kunyavsky is a 19yearold refugee who escaped from the Soviet Union with her family fleeing possible persecution under that repressive Government. After many years of attempting emigration. the family left the Soviet Union and entered the United States in 1981 under provisions of the Refugee Act of 1980. Since arrival Ms. Kunyavsky has attended school and diligently worked in both her scholastic and athletic endeavors. Ms. Kunyavsky has demonstrated exceptional talent as a rhythmic gymnast and has qualified in various competitions for final Olympic tryouts and seeks to participate as a U.S. citizen. She placed fourth at the 1983 USA national championships and second in the country hoop events as well as winning first place in certain club routines.
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