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Press release
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York will welcome 22 new citizens during a naturalization ceremony Wednesday, June 17, aboard USS Little Rock. Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park President and CEO Brian Luallen will offer welcoming remarks. The ceremony will also include a musical performance by the Chopin Singing Society of Buffalo.
The 22 candidates come from the following 13 countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, China, Congo (Kinshasa), El Salvador, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
“Few events we host each year are as meaningful as a naturalization ceremony,” Luallen said. “As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, it is inspiring to welcome new citizens who have chosen to become part of the American story. We are honored to host this ceremony and congratulate these new Americans and their families on this important milestone.”
More about the Buffalo and Erie County Military & Naval Park: The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the nation’s largest inland naval park and the home of four U.S. Naval vessels: USS The Sullivans, USS Little Rock, USS Croaker and PTF-17. Located on Buffalo’s Waterfront, this unique family destination is committed to its mission, which is to honor, educate, inspire and preserve. The Buffalo Naval Park also features a museum, U.S. military exhibits, and a manicured veterans park with 15 monuments and memorials dedicated to those who served our country. More information is available at www.BuffaloNavalPark.org.
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