[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 63 (Wednesday, May 14, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E931-E932]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF IRISH FAMILIES FACING DEPORTATION

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 1997

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to bring 
attention to the cases of Mr. McErlean, Mr. Megahey, Mr. Morrison, Mr. 
Crossan, Mr. Caulfield, and Mr. Pearson--Irish men who live in fear of 
being deported. They are all here legally, some have been here for over 
20 years. They are married to American women or legal citizens and have 
American children and grandchildren.
  They are not criminals, nor wanted for any crime in Ireland, Britain, 
or America.
  However, these men are being targeted by the INS because they were 
imprisoned in Britain as political prisoners.
  If the INS proceeds with their deportation, American families will 
suffer either the specter of having their family torn apart or having 
to move back to the North of Ireland where the persecution will resume.
  There is no good reason to pursue these deportations. I think our 
justice system is the fairest in the world, but I think if we allow 
these men to be pulled away from their productive lives in America, 
justice will not be served and may endanger the lives of these American 
families.
  I stand by my friends in the Committee for Irish Affairs who are 
making only a small plea for basic human rights for people who are our 
neighbors.

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                    TRIBUTE TO DAVID EATON REYNOLDS

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 1997

  Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to David Eaton Reynolds, a young man from Eaton, CO, who had 
planned to celebrate this day, his last day of high school, with 
friends and classmates. However, for reasons known only to the 
Almighty, David was called home to the Lord on Monday, April 7, 1997.
  The proud son of Allen and Lynda Reynolds, David was a very 
courageous young man who loved participating in life despite a long-
term illness. He was a manager on the Eaton High School football team 
and a member of the Knowledge Bowl. He had a keen interest in current 
events, especially political issues, and ran his own newspaper, The 
Eaton Gazette. He also enjoyed traveling and doing things with his 
three brothers and cousins.
  I came to know David when he volunteered on my congressional campaign 
last fall. He faithfully came to our headquarters and became an 
integral part of our volunteer effort, cheerfully performing important 
tasks such as telephoning people and asking for their vote. He carried 
out each assignment with much enthusiasm and determination, as if the 
outcome of the election was solely his responsibility.
  As a devoted Christian, David was a member of the United 
Congregational Church of Eaton. He lived his faith every day 
exemplifying the principles of honesty, compassion, charity, and love.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to David. He is going to be 
missed by so many in the community, most especially his parents and 
brothers, and his many friends including myself, but we can say our 
lives were enriched because we knew David Eaton Reynolds, a young man 
who loved his family and living life to its fullest. Surely, at the 
gates of Heaven he is able to say, as the Apostle Paul did, ``I have 
fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the 
faith.''

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