[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 78 (Friday, May 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1079]
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      IN SUPPORT OF YEVGENIYA DOBROVOLSKA AND MYKOLA DOBROVOLSKYY

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2003

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker I rise today to introduce a private relief 
bill on behalf of Yevgeniya Dobrovolska and Mykola Dobrovolskyy.
  Mr. Speaker, in 1999, Alexander Dobrovolskiy brought his wife 
Yevgeniya and son Mykola to the United States from the Ukraine to 
pursue the American dream. He worked for Prophet Financial Systems, 
Inc. and immediately impressed his colleagues as a committed and hard 
working man. Most importantly, Alexander Dobrovolskiy's greatest source 
of pride was his family and he demonstrated this pride as a dedicated 
husband and father.
  Tragically, Alexander Dobrovolskiy was killed in a car accident on 
November 8, 2002. Prior to his death, he had applied for a green card, 
with his wife and son as beneficiaries of this petition. As a result of 
his unforeseen death, this application will be automatically terminated 
and his wife and son will be denied their green cards.
  I'm proud to introduce a bill which provides relief for Yevgeniya 
Dobrovolska and Mykola Dobrovolskyy. My bill readjusts their status to 
permanent resident status so that Yevegeniya and Mykola will be able to 
remain in the United States and continue to live out the dream of 
Alexander.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill 
which will restore the hopes of Yevgeniya Dobrovolska and Mykola 
Dobrovolskyy.

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