An estimated 50 people from 30
countries will be naturalized in a ceremony at Middletown City Hall on
Wednesday, July 1 at 1pm. The Oath of
Allegiance will be administered by the Honorable Stefan R. Underhill, U.S.
District Court Judge for Connecticut.
After the Oath is administered, the ceremony will continue with the
Pledge of Allegiance and singing of The Star-Spangled Banner, followed by
remarks from federal, state and local officials. After the ceremony, new citizens will have
the opportunity to register to vote courtesy of the Registrar of Voters, City
of Middletown.
Arthur Meyers, Director of Russell
Library, is the organizer of this annual ceremony. “It’s
always moving, especially being from a family of immigrants,” said Meyers last
year, “It’s been going on for 17 years here.” This event brings together officials at all levels of
government, veterans’ groups, and other organizations to honor and celebrate
the country’s newest citizens, and to reaffirm the values and commitment that
are shared by all citizens of the United States.
The public is invited to attend the
ceremony and celebrate the rights and opportunities of all citizens of the
United States, old and new!
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