By Alicia Cruz
The Black Urban Times
America welcomed 40 newly naturalized U.S. citizens after a
naturalization ceremony at Washington’s Headquarters in the Morristown National Historic Park Friday, the site where our founding father oversaw his nearby Continental Army winter encampments during 1777 and 1779-80.
The 40 individuals represented 19 countries and ranged in age from 20 to 71. Taking the citizenship oath marked a new start for all and the opportunity to realize lifelong dreams and share in our nation's freedoms, rights and opportunities.
The second annual ceremony, hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Newark, kicked off the annual Revolutionary Times Weekend, an event which included a Continental Army Encampment at Jockey Hollow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Visit www.morristourism.org to learn about other activities scheduled for the weekend.
Carlos Pabon, a native of Colombia, now residing in Randolph told the Star-Ledger, "This country offers many opportunities. It’s a free country where you can make your dreams come true."
Ruwan Ekanayake, a native of Canada and Preeti Kathavate a native of India shared with the Star-Legder their opinions of what becoming a U.S. Citizen meant to them:
Ekanayake, 27, of Morristown, an emergency-room physician at Morristown Memorial Hospital said, "The opportunities are better here. I like the principles the country was founded upon and agree with them."
37-year-old Kathavate, of Edison added, "It does feel like a privilege to be a U.S. citizen. Here, you can make a difference." Kathavate has been living in the U.S. for 13 years.
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The Black Urban Times
America welcomed 40 newly naturalized U.S. citizens after a
naturalization ceremony at Washington’s Headquarters in the Morristown National Historic Park Friday, the site where our founding father oversaw his nearby Continental Army winter encampments during 1777 and 1779-80.
The 40 individuals represented 19 countries and ranged in age from 20 to 71. Taking the citizenship oath marked a new start for all and the opportunity to realize lifelong dreams and share in our nation's freedoms, rights and opportunities.
The second annual ceremony, hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Newark, kicked off the annual Revolutionary Times Weekend, an event which included a Continental Army Encampment at Jockey Hollow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Visit www.morristourism.org to learn about other activities scheduled for the weekend.
Carlos Pabon, a native of Colombia, now residing in Randolph told the Star-Ledger, "This country offers many opportunities. It’s a free country where you can make your dreams come true."
Ruwan Ekanayake, a native of Canada and Preeti Kathavate a native of India shared with the Star-Legder their opinions of what becoming a U.S. Citizen meant to them:
Ekanayake, 27, of Morristown, an emergency-room physician at Morristown Memorial Hospital said, "The opportunities are better here. I like the principles the country was founded upon and agree with them."
37-year-old Kathavate, of Edison added, "It does feel like a privilege to be a U.S. citizen. Here, you can make a difference." Kathavate has been living in the U.S. for 13 years.
Media Outlets must credit The Black Urban Times
www.theblackurbantimes.com
twitter.com/alicia_c_
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