For the third year, active servicemen and women will be honored on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives with a special ceremony marking their initiation as naturalized citizens of the United States of America. The naturalization candidates include members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and the mother of a Civil Air Patrol Honor Guard.
The ceremony will take place at 11:00 am tomorrow morning on the House Floor.
Moved by his previous experiences presiding over this event, Speaker Tobin stated, “Tomorrow morning, we will recognize the achievement of some very brave men and women as they become citizens of the country they and theirs have fought for. I am proud that the House of Representatives will be the setting of the culmination of this most significant of civic commitments.”
The naturalization candidates are former nationals of Armenia, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines and Trinidad & Tobago. The event has been organized by the offices of Senator Lynne Pancrazi (D- Dist. 4) with the permission of House Speaker Andy Tobin (R-Dist. 1) and Senate President Andy Biggs (R-Dist. 12). The Oath of Allegiance will be administered by USCIS Phoenix District Director John Kramar.
Honored to have the House of Representatives host the event, Representative Mark Cardenas (D- Dist. 19) stated, “As a Veteran myself, and co-chair of the Veterans Caucus, I am grateful for the service of these fine men and women, and the sacrifices their families have endured. It is with great honor that we join them as they officially become United States citizens.”