Bill Pascrell: “I rise today to bring this House's attention to a matter of concern to all Americans. A little over 7 years ago, Noel…”

“I rise today to bring this House's attention to a matter of concern to all Americans. A little over 7 years ago, Noel Gaynor legally emigrated from his native Northern Ireland to the United States in hopes of putting his past behind him and beginning a new life. Mr. Gaynor settled in my district in Bloomfield, NJ, and since his arrival has been nothing but a model citizen and part of the community, a diligent and hard-working union laborer. He is highly regarded for both his work and his character. Mr. Speaker, he is my neighbor. More importantly, Mr. Gaynor has married a wonderful wife, Colleen, two beautiful young daughters. He has established a life here in the United States. This is all in jeopardy because the INS now seeks to tear Mr. Gaynor away from his home. Mr. Speaker, he is my neighbor. Uprooting Mr. Gaynor from his life here and deporting him would not only destroy his life but the life of his wife and his children. Mr. Speaker, Noel Gaynor is our neighbor.”