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APPROVED
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
-8 1nn
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
JUL 2 1975
Posted
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
7/9
Subject:
Enrolled Bills
(1) H.R. 1387 - For the relief of Raul Alvarez
Rodriguez
To achive 79
Sponsor - Rep. de la Garza (D) Texas
(2) H.R. 1393 - For the relief of Jacinta Roque
Armstrong-Perez
Sponsor - Rep. Eilberg (D) Pennsylvania
(3) H.R. 1408 - For the relief of Joseph Hoffman
Sponsor - Rep. Lehman (D) Florida
(4)
H.R. 1510 - For the relief of Steve P. Reese
Sponsor - Rep. McCollister (R) Nebraska
(5) H.R. 2119 - For the relief of Maria Gilda Haro
Sponsor - Rep. Talcott (R) California
Last Day for Action
FORD 2. LIBRARY
July 9, 1975 - Wednesday
Purpose
To facilitate adjustment of status of the beneficiaries to
permanent residence.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Approval
Department of State
No objection
Discussion
Each of the enrolled bills would facilitate adjustment of status
of one of the beneficiaries to permanent residence. Each ben-
eficiary is over 14 years of age and an adopted child of a United
States citizen. Being over 14 at the time of adoption, they are
not eligible for immediate relative status as children.
2
The specific background of the respective bills follows.
H.R. 1387 - Raul Alvarez Rodriguez, beneficiary, is a 21 year
old son of a citizen of the U.S. He is a native and citizen
of Mexico and first entered the U.S. when he was four years
old. He was adopted in Mexico in 1969 by his aunt who became
a U.S. citizen on November 1, 1974. She has been a lawful
permanent resident of the U.S. since 1954.
Beneficiary's aunt owns her own home, is regularly employed, and
has a modest savings.
If beneficiary is not granted permanent resident status, he must
leave the U.S. Beneficiary has attended schools in Texas since
1965 and is presently a student in college in Texas. He is
anxious to join the U.S. armed forces.
H.R. 1393 - Jacinta Roque Armstrong-Perez, beneficiary, is a 17
year old daughter of a U.S. citizen and an alien lawfully
resident in the U.S. She is a native and citizen of Panama and
resides in Panama with her adoptive mother who is also benefi-
ciary's aunt. She was adopted in 1972 and is employed in Panama
City.
Beneficiary's adoptive father is employed by the Navy in Pennsyl-
vania having been employed by the Navy in Panama until 1972. His
income is about $7,500 a year and his assets total about $15,000,
much of it being a farm and buildings in Panama. Beneficiary's
adoptive mother, a permanent U.S. resident, is temporarily living
on the farm property in Panama.
Absent the enrolled bill, beneficiary would be chargeable to the
numerical limitation and subject to an extended delay in adjust-
ment of her status.
H.R. 1408 - Joseph Hoffman, beneficiary, is a 19 year old son
of a citizen of the U.S. He is a native and citizen of Morocco
who first entered the U.S. in 1971. He was legally adopted by
U.S. citizens in 1974. He is a full-time student.
The adoptive parents live in Florida and list their assets as
near $200,000. They have been married since 1946 and have two
grown children.
Beneficiary's student visa expired June 3, 1975 and unless he
gets permanent residence status he will be ineligible to stay
with his adoptive parents.
3
H.R. 1510 - Steve P. Reese, beneficiary, is a 20 year old son
of a U.S. citizen. He is a native and citizen of Mexico and
first entered the U.S. in 1968. He was adopted in 1973.
Beneficiary's adoptive parent lives in Omaha, Nebraska and
owns his own business. His income is about $25,000 a year
and his assets approximately $175,000. Mr. Reese is also
helping beneficiary's family in Mexico.
Beneficiary is a full-time student who works for his adoptive
father in his photography business.
But for this enrolled bill, beneficiary would have to apply for
an approved labor certification and apply for a Special Immigrant
Visa resulting in several years delay.
H.R. 2119 - Maria Gilda Haro, beneficiary, is a 22 year old
adopted daughter of a U.S. citizen and an alien lawfully resi-
dent in the U.S. She is a native and citizen of Mexico. She
entered the U.S. in 1970 as a temporary visitor and, after
extensions of her stay, is subject to deportation. She was
adopted in Mexico in 1970.
Beneficiary's adoptive father and mother are an agricultural
worker and a retired agricultural worker respectively who
adopted beneficiary because they wanted a child. Their income
is $1,100 a month in season and their assets include a trailer
home, a pickup truck, a car and about $4,000 in savings.
But for this enrolled bill, beneficiary would have to return to
Mexico after five years in the U.S. with her adoptive parents.
Acting Assistant Director
for Legislative Reference
Enclosures
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION
WASHINGTON
Last Day: July 9
July 3, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNON
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bills
(1) H.R. 1387 - For the Relief of
Raul Alvarez Rodriguez
(2) H.R. 1393 - For the Relief of
Jacinta Roque Armstrong-Perez
(3) H.R. 1408 - For the Relief of
Joseph Hoffman
(4) H.R. 1510 - For the Relief of
Steve P. Reese
(5) H.R. 2119 - For the Relief of
Marie Gilda Haro
Attached for your consideration are enrolled bills to
facilitate adjustment of status of the beneficiaries to
permanent residence. Each beneficiary is over 14 years
of age and an adopted child of a U.S. citizen. Since
they were over 14 at the time of adoption, they are not
eligible for immediate relative status as citizens.
Background information on each of the enrolled bills
is provided at Tab A.
OMB, Max Friedersdorf, Phil Buchen (Lazarus), NSC and
I recommend approval of the enrolled bills.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the enrolled bills at Tab B.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date: 7-3-75
TO:
STAH Ling
FROM: Max L. Friedersdorf
For Your Information 1
Please Handle
Please See Me
Comments, Please
Other Rep. me colliston
be present for bill segining
requists Items Ruse
on H.R. 1510.
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.:
Date: July 2,
Time: 500pm
FOR ACTION: Dick Parsons
CC (for information):
NSC/S
Jim Cavanaugh
Max Friedersdorf
Jack Marsh
Ken Lazarus
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date:
Time:
July 3
300pm
SUBJECT:
Relief Bills
H.R. 1387
H.R. 2119
H.R. 1393
H.R. 1408
H.R. 1510
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
X For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
X
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
Please return to Judy Johnston, Ground Floor West Wing
GERALD R. FORD TRARY
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate a
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.:
Date: July 2,
Time: 500pm
FOR ACTION: Dick Parsons
on
CC (for information):
NSC/S or Davis
Jim Cavanaugh
Max Friedersdoff
Jack Marsh
Ken Lazarus
the
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date:
July 3
Time: 300pm
SUBJECT:
Relief Bills
H.R. 1387
H.R. 2119
H.R. 1393
H.R. 1408
H.R. 1510
ACTION REQUESTED:
H.R. 211
For Necessary Action
X For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
X
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
Please return to Judy Johnston, Ground Floor West Wing
FORD
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate a
delay in submitting the required material, please
K.R. COLE, JR.
telephone the Staff Secretary immediately.
For the President
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.:
Date: July 2,
"Time: 500pm
FOR ACTION: Dick Parsons
CC (for information):
NSC/S
Jim Cavanaugh
Max Friedersdorf
Jack Marsh
Ken Lazarus
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date:
Time:
July 3
300pm
SUBJECT:
Relief Bills
H.R. 1387
H.R. 2119
H.R. 1393
H.R. 1408
H.R. 1510
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
X For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
X
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
Please return to Judy Johnston, Ground Floor West Wing
No objection. -- Ken Lazarus 7/3/75
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate a
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.:
Date: July 2,
"Time: 500pm
FOR ACTION: Dick Parsons
CC (for information):
NSC/S
Jim Cavanaugh
Max Friedersdorf
Jack Marsh
Ken Lazarus
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date:
Time:
July 3
300pm
SUBJECT:
Relief Bills
H.R. 1387
H.R. 2119
H.R. 1393
H.R. 1408
H.R. 1510
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
X For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
X
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
No djection. RDP
Please return to Judy Johnston, Ground Floor West Wing
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate a
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
gudy
4584
July 3, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: JIM CAVANAUGH
FROM:
Jeanne W. Dav
m
SUBJECT:
Relief Bills
The NSC Staff concurs in the proposed relief bills H.R. 1387,
H.R. 1393, H.R. 1408, H.R. 1510 and H.R. 2119.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
JUL 2 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Enrolled Bills
(1) H.R. 1387 - For the relief of Raul Alvarez
Rodriguez
Sponsor - Rep. de la Garza (D) Texas
(2) H.R. 1393 - For the relief of Jacinta Roque
Armstrong-Perez
Sponsor - Rep. Eilberg (D) Pennsylvania
(3) H.R. 1408 - For the relief of Joseph Hoffman
Sponsor - Rep. Lehman (D) Florida
(4) H.R. 1510 - For the relief of Steve P. Reese
Sponsor - Rep. McCollister (R) Nebraska
(5) H.R. 2119 - For the relief of Maria Gilda Haro
Sponsor - Rep. Talcott (R) California
Last Day for Action
July 9, 1975 - Wednesday
Purpose
To facilitate adjustment of status of the beneficiaries to
permanent residence.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Approval
Department of State
No objection
Discussion
Each of the enrolled bills would facilitate adjustment of status
of one of the beneficiaries to permanent residence. Each ben-
eficiary is over 14 years of age and an adopted child of a United
States citizen. Being over 14 at the time of adoption, they are
not eligible for immediate relative status as children.
2
The specific background of the respective bills follows.
H.R. 1387 - Raul Alvarez Rodriguez, beneficiary, is a 21 year
old son of a citizen of the U.S. He is a native and citizen
of Mexico and first entered the U.S. when he was four years
old. He was adopted in Mexico in 1969 by his aunt who became
a U.S. citizen on November 1, 1974. She has been a lawful
permanent resident of the U.S. since 1954.
Beneficiary's aunt owns her own home, is regularly employed, and
has a modest savings.
If beneficiary is not granted permanent resident status, he must
leave the U.S. Beneficiary has attended schools in Texas since
1965 and is presently a student in college in Texas. He is
anxious to join the U.S. armed forces.
H.R. 1393 - Jacinta Roque Armstrong-Perez, beneficiary, is a 17
year old daughter of a U.S. citizen and an alien lawfully
resident in the U.S. She is a native and citizen of Panama and
resides in Panama with her adoptive mother who is also benefi-
ciary's aunt. She was adopted in 1972 and is employed in Panama
City.
Beneficiary's adoptive father is employed by the Navy in Pennsyl-
vania having been employed by the Navy in Panama until 1972. His
income is about $7,500 a year and his assets total about $15,000,
much of it being a farm and buildings in Panama. Beneficiary's
adoptive mother, a permanent U.S. resident, is temporarily living
on the farm property in Panama.
Absent the enrolled bill, beneficiary would be chargeable to the
numerical limitation and subject to an extended delay in adjust-
ment of her status.
H.R. 1408 - Joseph Hoffman, beneficiary, is a 19 year old son
of a citizen of the U.S. He is a native and citizen of Morocco
who first entered the U.S. in 1971. He was legally adopted by
U.S. citizens in 1974. He is a full-time student.
The adoptive parents live in Florida and list their assets as
near $200,000. They have been married since 1946 and have two
grown children.
Beneficiary's student visa expired June 3, 1975 and unless he
gets permanent residence status he will be ineligible to stay
with his adoptive parents.
3
H.R. 1510 - Steve P. Reese, beneficiary, is a 20 year old son
of a U.S. citizen. He is a native and citizen of Mexico and
first entered the U.S. in 1968. He was adopted in 1973.
Beneficiary's adoptive parent lives in Omaha, Nebraska and
owns his own business. His income is about $25,000 a year
and his assets approximately $175,000. Mr. Reese is also
helping beneficiary's family in Mexico.
Beneficiary is a full-time student who works for his adoptive
father in his photography business.
But for this enrolled bill, beneficiary would have to apply for
an approved labor certification and apply for a Special Immigrant
Visa resulting in several years delay.
H:R. 2119 - Maria Gilda Haro, beneficiary, is a 22 year old
adopted daughter of a U.S. citizen and an alien lawfully resi-
dent in the U.S. She is a native and citizen of Mexico. She
entered the U.S. in 1970 as a temporary visitor and, after
extensions of her stay, is subject to deportation. She was
adopted in Mexico in 1970.
Beneficiary's adoptive father and mother are an agricultural
worker and a retired agricultural worker respectively who
adopted beneficiary because they wanted a child. Their income
is $1,100 a month in season and their assets include a trailer
home, a pickup truck, a car and about $4,000 in savings.
But for this enrolled bill, beneficiary would have to return to
Mexico after five years in the U.S. with her adoptive parents.
Assistant Director
Legislative Reference
Enclosures
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE
PLEASE ADDRESS REPLY TO
Washington 25, D.C.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
JUL 1 1975
AND REFER TO THIS FILE NO.
A18 382 681
TO
: OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
SUBJECT: Enrolled Private Bill No. H.R. 1510
; Office of Management
and Budget request dated June 27, 1975
Beneficiary or Beneficiaries
Steve P. Reese
Pursuant to your request for the views of the Department of Justice on
the subject bill, a review has been made of the facsimile of the bill, the re-
lating Congressional Committee report or reports, and all pertinent information
in the files of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
On the basis of this review the Immigration and Naturalization Service,
on behalf of the Department of Justice:
X
Recommends approval of the bill.
Interposes no objection to approval of the bill
Sincerely,
Darapmant
Commissioner
CO Form 18
(REV. 1-17-72)
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Washington, D.C. 20520
JUL 1 1975
Honorable James T. Lynn
Director, Office of Management
and Budget
Washington, D.C. 20503
Dear Mr. Lynn:
Reference is made to Mr. Frey's communication of
June 30, 1975, transmitting for comment enrolled
bill H.R. 1510, "For the relief of Steve P. Reese".
This Department's files contain no information
identifiable with the above-cited aliens, and
in the absence of any derogatory information,
this Department has no objection to the
enactment of this bill.
Sincerely yours,
Leonard F. Walentynowicz
Administrator
Bureau of Security and
Consular Affairs
Calendar No. 232
94TH CONGRESS
SENATE
REPORT
1st Session
No. 94-237
STEVE P. REESE
JUNE 24 (legislative day, JUNE 6), 1975.-Ordered to be printed
Mr. EASTLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary,
submitted the following
REPORT
[To accompany H.R. 1510]
The Committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the bill
(H.R. 1510) for the relief of Steve P. Reese, having considered the
same, reports favorably thereon without amendment and recommends
that the bill do pass.
PURPOSE OF THE BILL
The purpose of the bill is to provide for the granting of immediate
relative status to the adopted son of a citizen of the United States and
to facilitate his adjustment of status in the United States, notwith-
standing the fact that natives of Western Hemisphere countries are
barred from such adjustment.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The beneficiary of the bill is a 20-year-old native and citizen of
Mexico who entered the United States on July 21, 1968, as a student.
He was adopted in Nebraska by Mervin J. Reese, Jr., an unmarried
U.S. citizen, on January 20, 1973. The beneficiary currently resides
with his adoptive father and attends the University of Nebraska in
Omaha. He is employed part-time by his adoptive father's photography
business. Mr. Reese's future plans include employing the beneficiary
as a partner in his business.
38-007
2
3
A letter, with attached memorandum, dated October 9, 1974, to the
business. A certified copy of the adoption decree is attached.
chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Repre-
He was sponsored by his adoptive father to come to the
sentatives from the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization
United States as a nonimmigrant student and he has resided
refers to H.R. 15287, a similar bill introduced in the 93d Congress. The
with him since his original entry on July 21, 1968.
letter and memorandum read as follows:
He has applied for and been granted extensions of tempo-
rary stay from this Service and his present extension is valid
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
through July 16, 1975. His only departure from the United
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE,
States were for short visits to Mexico during school vacations
Washington, D.C., October 9, 1974.
to visit his family; the last being January 1973.
A-18382681.
Mr. Mervin Reese was born on July 30, 1927. He estimates
Hon. PETER W. RODINO, Jr.,
his yearly income at approximately $25,000 and assets of
Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary,
stocks, bonds, and home valued at $175,000. He states he met
House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.
the beneficiary and an older brother during several visits to
DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN In response to your request for a report rela-
Mexico. Mr. Reese also provided financial aid toward educa-
tive to the bill (H.R. 15287) for the relief of Steve P. Reese, there is
tion of the beneficiary's older brother in Mexico.
attached a memorandum of information concerning the beneficiary.
The adoption decree referred to above is contained in the files of the
The bill provides that the 20-year-old adopted son of a citizen of
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.
the United States may be classified as a child and granted immediate
Congressman John McCollister, the author of the bill, submitted the
relative status upon the approval of the required visa petition filed
following statement in support of H.R. 1510:
in his behalf. The bill would also allow the beneficiary to obtain his
permanent resident visa in the United States even though he is a native
CASE: STEVE P. REESE
of the Western Hemisphere. It would further provide that the natural
parents or brothers or sisters of the beneficiary shall not be accorded
I appreciate the opportunity to submit a statement in sup-
any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality
port of my private bill, H.R. 1510, for the relief of Steve P.
Act by virtue of such relationship.
Reese.
Absent enactment of the bill, the beneficiary, a native and citizen of
Ten years ago, while visiting Mexico, Mervin Reese, of
Mexico, would be required to be the recipient of an approved labor
Omaha, Nebr., first met Esteban Pedro Ocampo Vallalobos.
certification and to make application for a Special Immigrant Visa
Esteban was 10 years old at the time, and he and his brothers
outside the United States. Current available information, indicates
were selling candy in the town square in Taxco, Mexico: Mr.
that applicants with registration dates prior to June 8, 1972, are now
Reese asked the brothers to pose for a picture, and began to
being processed.
talk with them in Spanish, which he was just learning. For
Sincerely
the next 2 years, Bud Reese would see Esteban and his broth-
Commissioner.
ers in the town square when he was taking groups of Boy
Scouts to Mexico to study Spanish. During these two years,
MEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION FROM IMMIGRATION AND
through correspondence and regular visits by Mr. Reese to
NATURALIZATION SERVICE FILES RE H.R. 15287
Mexico, Esteban and Bud Reese developed a close friendship
and a strong devotion to one another.
The beneficiary, Steve P. Reese, also known as Esteban
In 1966, Esteban's father died leaving the family in a crit-
Pedro Ocampo-Villalobos, a native and citizen of Mexico,
ical financial situation. Esteban's mother was working doing
was born on August 3, 1954. His father is deceased and his
housework and taking in ironing. Keeping food on the table
mother, Maria Villalobos and his six brothers reside in Mex-
was her prime concern; however, it was difficult to do. During
ico. All are citizens of Mexico.
this period. Esteban wrote Mr. Reese asking his advice on
He graduated from elementary school in Mexico, and high
whether or not Jose, his older brother, should quit school to
school in Omaha. Nebr., and is presently in his third year of
seek work in order to help his mother support her family of
college at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebr.,
seven sons. Jose had aspirations of becoming a doctor. He
majoring in business administration. His assets consist of
was an A-student and had the qualifications to enter pre-med.
savings of approximately $5,000 and he earns about $40 per
Therefore, Mr. Reese encouraged Jose to stay in school with
week on part-time employment, assisting his adoptive father
the promise that somehow he would help.
with his photography business.
At this time, Mr. Reese invited Esteban to come to Omaha.
On January 20, 1973, beneficiary was adopted by Mervin
Esteban was interested in learning English and studying
J. Reese, Jr., an unmarried U.S. citizen, and plans include
business. Mr. Reese thought he could best help the entire
making him a partner in his adoptive father's photography
family if he could have Esteban return to Omaha with him
S.R. 237
S.R. 237
4
to learn English and earn money to send home to help the
family. This help would allow Jose to stay in school, and not
interrupt his pre-med studies which are significant in Mexico
at the high school level.
On July 23, 1968, Esteban came to Omaha to live with Mr.
Reese and Mr. Reese's mother. He attended Valley View
Junior High School as a freshman. During Esteban's first
year in Omaha, a father-son relationship developed, and Mr.
Reese began adoption proceedings. Esteban continued his edu-
cation and graduated from Westside High School. He is now
attending the University of Nebraska in Omaha and is major-
ing in business administration. He is a B-student and speaks
English perfectly without a trace of an accent. He has also
become a skilled photographer through the guidance of Mr.
Reese who is the owner of Mervin Reese Photography Studio
in Omaha.
On January 20, 1973, the adoption proceedings were final-
ized and Esteban's name was changed to Steve P. Reese.
Therefore, as a result of Mr. Reese's initial plan, and after 6
years of observing the results, the directions Bud Reese took
have proved beneficial to everyone. Steve's brother, Jose, was
allowed to finish medical school and has graduated from the
University of Mexico. Steve will graduate from college
shortly and has chosen photography as a career.
Mr. Mervin Reese has demonstrated a deep and sincere in-
terest in the development of youth through his work in the
Boy Scouts, leading student groups on tour in Mexico and
many other civic activities. His adopted son, Steve, has bene-
fited greatly from his generosity and has managed to help his
mother feed and care for her family which would have other-
wise been doomed to poverty. I have known Mervin Reese for
20 years. He has an enviable reputation in our community.
I, therefore, believe my private bill, H.R. 1510, is worthy of
the committee's favorable consideration-a bill which would
classify Steve as a "child" within the meaning of Section
101 (b) (1) (F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, so
that he may acquire a permanent residence status and conse-
quently become a naturalized citizen.
The committee, after consideration of all the facts in the case,
is of the opinion that the bill (H.R. 1510) should be enacted.
S.R. 237
94TH CONGRESS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
REPORT
1st Session
No. 94-130
STEVE P. REESE
APRIL 8, 1975.-Committed to the Committee of the Whole House and
ordered to be printed
Mr. EILBERG, from the Committee on the Judiciary,
submitted the following
REPORT
[To accompany H.R. 1510]
The Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill
(H.R. 1510) for the relief of Steve P. Reese, having considered the
same, report favorably thereon without amendment and recommend
that the bill do pass.
PURPOSE OF THE BILL
The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the adjustment of status to
permanent residence in the case of the adopted son of a citizen of the
United States.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The beneficiary of this bill is a 20-year-old native and citizen of
Mexico who was admitted to the United States as a student in 1968
and has resided with his adoptive father since that time and was
formally adopted in Nebraska in 1973. Adoptive father first met the
beneficiary and his brother while visiting Mexico. After the death of
their father he assisted the older brother with his education in Mexico
and that brother has now graduated from medical school there. The
beneficiary completed high school in the United States and is
now attending the University of Nebraska, majoring in business
administration.
The pertinent facts in this case are contained in a letter dated Octo-
ber 9, 1974, from the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization
to the chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary regarding a bill
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then pending for the relief of the same person. That letter and ac-
companying memorandum read as follows:
He was sponsored by his adoptive father to come to the
United States as a nonimmigrant student and he has resided
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
with him since his original entry on July 21, 1968.
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE,
He has applied for and been granted extensions of tempo-
Washington, D.C., October 9, 1974.
rary stay from this Service and his present extension is valid
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through July 16, 1975. His only departure from the United
States were for short visits to Mexico during school vacations
Hon. PETER W. RODINO, Jr.,
Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary,
to visit his family; the last being January 1973.
House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.
Mr. Mervin Reese was born on July 30, 1927. He estimates
DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: In response to your request for a report rela-
his yearly income at approximately $25,000 and assets of
tive to the bill (H.R. 15287) for the relief of Steve P. Reese, there is
stocks, bonds, and home valued at $175,000. He states he met
attached a memorandum of information concerning the beneficiary.
the beneficiary and an older brother during several visits to
Mexico. Mr. Reese also provided financial aid toward educa-
The bill provides that the 20-year-old-adopted son of a citizen of
tion of the beneficiary's older brother in Mexico.
the United States may be classified as a child and granted immediate
relative status upon the approval of the required visa petition filed
DECREE OF ADOPTION
in his behalf. The bill would also allow the beneficiary to obtain his
permanent resident visa in the United States even though he is a native
In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebr.
of the Western Hemisphere. It would further provide that the natural
parents or brothers or sisters of the beneficiary shall not be accorded
In the Matter of the Adoption of Steve P. Reese, minor.
any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality
This cause came on to be heard on January 20th, 1973, on
Act by virtue of such relationship.
the petition of Mervin J. Reese, a single man, for the adoption
Absent enactment of the bill, the beneficiary, a native and citizen of
of Steve P. Reese, a minor born at Taxco de Alarcon, Estado
Mexico, would be required to be the recipient of an approved labor
de Guerrero, Mexico; on August 3, 1954, said petitioner and
certification and to make application for a Special Immigrant Visa
child being present in person, and the evidence; on consider-
outside the United States. Current available information indicates
ation whereof the court finds:
that applicants with registration dates prior to June 8, 1972, are now
1. That the allegations of the petition are true.
being processed.
2. That the petitioner is a resident of Douglas County,
Sincerely,
Nebraska.
, Commissioner.
3. That notice of this hearing has been given as provided
by law and the order of this Court.
MEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION FROM IMMIGRATION AND
4. That said minor is the son of Delia Villalobos, who con-
NATURALIZATION SERVICE-FILES RE H.R. 15287
sents to the petitioner becoming the adoptive father of said
minor.
The beneficiary, Steve P. Reese, also known as Esteban
5. That all consents or substitute consents required by law
Pedro Ocampo-Villalobos, a native and citizen of Mexico,
have been properly executed and filed herein.
was born on August 3, 1954. His father is deceased and his
6. That said minor has resided with the petitioner for at
mother, Maria Villalobos and his six brothers reside in Mex-
least six months next preceding this date.
ico. All are citizens of Mexico.
7. That it is for the best interests of said minor that a decree
He graduated from elementary school in Mexico, and high
of adoption be entered herein.
school in Omaha, Nebr., and is presently in his third year of
8. That the name of said minor should be changed as
college at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebr., ma-
prayed for in the petition filed herein. (changed to Steve P.
joring in business administration. His assets consist of sav-
Reese)
ings of approximately $5,000 and he earns about $40 per week
It is, therefore, ordered, adjudged and decreed that said
on part-time employment, assisting his adoptive father with
minor be and is fully and legally adopted by the said peti-
his photography business.
tioner and said minor shall hereafter sustain toward each
On January 20, 1973, beneficiary was adopted by Mervin
other the usual relationship between parent and child; pro-
J. Reese, Jr., an unmarried U.S. citizen, and plans include
vided that the relationship between said minor and the
making him a partner in his adoptive father's photography
natural father of said child and spouse of the petitioner shall
business. A certified copy of the adoption decree is attached.
remain unchanged; that said minor shall hereafter be known
by and bear the name of Steve P. Reese.
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H.R. 130
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This is to certify that this is a true and exact copy of the
cation and graduated from Westside High School. He is now
original degree of Adoption as shown in Book 11 Page 847
attending the University of Nebraska in Omaha and is major-
of the Records of Douglas County, Nebraska.
ing in business administration. He is a B-student and speaks
By the court,
English perfectly without a trace of an accent. He has also
SAMUEL V. COOPER,
become a skilled photographer through the guidance of Mr.
County Judge.
Reese who is the owner of Mervin Reese Photography Studio
DON L. BURKS, Notary.
in Omaha.
Commission expires: August 31, 1977.
On January 20, 1973, the adoption proceedings were final-
Mr. McCollister submitted the following statement in support of his
ized and Esteban's name was changed to Steve P. Reese.
bill:
Therefore. as a result of Mr. Reese's initial plan, and after 6
CASE: STEVE P. REESE
years of observing the results, the directions Bud Reese took
have proved beneficial to everyone. Steve's brother, Jose, was
I appreciate the opportunity to submit a statement in sup-
allowed to finish medical school and has graduated from the
port of my private bill, H.R. 1510, for the relief of Steve P.
University of Mexico. Steve will graduate from college
Reese.
shortly and has chosen photography as a career.
Ten years ago, while visiting Mexico, Mervin Reese, of
Mr. Mervin Reese has demonstrated a deep and sincere in-
Omaha, Nebr., first met Esteban Pedro Ocampo Vallalobos.
terest in the development of youth through his work in the
Esteban was 10 years old at the time, and he and his brothers
Boy Scouts, leading student groups on tour in Mexico and
were selling candy in the town square in Taxco, Mexico. Mr.
many other civic activities. His adopted son, Steve, has bene-
Reese asked the brothers to pose for a picture, and began to
fited greatly from his generosity and has managed to help his
talk with them in Spanish, which he was just learning. For
mother feed and care for her family which would have other-
the next 2 years, Bud Reese would see Esteban and his brothers
wise been doomed to poverty. I have known Mervin Reese for
in the town square when he was taking groups of Boy Scouts
20 years. He has an enviable reputation in our community.
to Mexico to study Spanish. During these two years, through
I, therefore, believe my private bill, H.R. 1510, is worthy of
correspondence and regular visits by Mr. Reese to Mexico,
the committee's favorable consideration-a bill which would
Esteban and Bud Reese developed a close friendship and a
classify Steve as a "child" within the meaning of Section
strong devotion to one another.
101 (b) (1) (F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, SO
In 1966, Esteban's father died leaving the family in a crit-
that he may acquire a permanent residence status and conse-
ical financial situation. Esteban's mother was working doing
quently become a naturalized citizen.
housework and taking in ironing. Keeping food on the table
was her prime concern; however, it was difficult to do. During
BUDGETARY INFORMATION
this period, Esteban wrote Mr. Reese asking his advice on
whether or not Jose, his older brother, should quit school to
This legislation does not provide new budget authority and no esti-
seek work in order to help his mother support her family of
mate or comparison has been received from the Director of the Con-
seven sons. Jose had aspirations of becoming a doctor. He
gressional Budget Office.
was an A-student and had the qualifications to enter pre-med.
Therefore, Mr. Reese encouraged Jose to stay in school with
OVERSIGHT STATEMENT
the promise that somehow he would help.
At this time, Mr. Reese invited Esteban to come to Omaha.
The committee exercises general oversight jurisdiction with respect
Esteban was interested in learning English and studying
to all immigration and nationality matters but no specific oversight is
business. Mr. Reese thought he could best help the entire
contemplated in this instance.
family if he could have Esteban return to Omaha with him
to learn English and earn money to send home to help the
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
family. This help would allow Jose to stay in school, and not
interrupt his pre-med studies which are significant in Mexico
Upon consideration of all the facts in this case, the committee is of
at the high school level.
the opinion that H.R. 1510 should be enacted and accordingly rec-
On July 23, 1968, Esteban came to Omaha to live with Mr.
ommends that the bill do pass.
Reese and Mr. Reese's mother. He attended Valley View
Junior High School as a freshman. During Esteban's first
year in Omaha, a father-son relationship developed, and Mr.
Reese began adoption proceedings. Esteban continued his edu-
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H.R. 130
CORRECTED SHEET
H. R. 1510
Ainety-fourth Congress of the United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the fourteenth day of January,
one thousand nine hundred and seventy-five
An Act
For the relief of Steve P. Reese.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in the admin-
istration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Steve P. Reese
may be classified as a child within the meaning of section 101 (b)
(1) (F) of the Act, upon approval of a petition filed in his behalf by
Mervin J. Reese, citizen of the United States, pursuant to section 204
of the Act and the provisions of section 245(c) shall be inapplicable
in this case: Provided, That the natural parents or brothers or sisters
of the beneficiary shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded
any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality
Act.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
June 27, 1975
Dear Mr. Director:
The following bills were received at the White
House on June 27th:
S.J. Res. 98
H.R. 1421
H.R. 3382
S. 2003
H.R. 1510
H.R. 3526
H.R. 1387
H.R. 1556
H.R. 5217
H.R. 1388
H.R. 1649
H.R. 6900
H.R. 1393
H.R. 2169
H.R. 7709
H.R. 1408
H.R. 2119
H.R. 8030
H.R. 1410
H.R. 2946
Please let the President have reports and
recommendations as to the approval of these
bills as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Robert D. Linder
Chief Executive Clerk
The Honorable James T. Lynn
Director
Office of Management and Budget
Washington, D. C.