The Oath of Allegiance is administered to eleven new citizens |
Photos by Steven H. Robinson
A very special ceremony was held in Shoreline on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, as eleven people became new U.S. Citizens.
Julie Acteson, Interim Director King County Library System |
Speaking at the event:
- Karena C. Dulla, USCIS (U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) Officer
- Julie Acteson, King County Library System Interim Director
- Jonathan J. Kim, USCIS Supervisory Immigration Services Officer
- Shari Winstead, Mayor City of Shoreline
- Denise Bugallo, King County Library System Cluster Manager
Chansons vocal ensemble performed |
Singers from the Shorecrest High School Chansons Vocal Ensemble performed.
Children of the candidates led the flag salute |
The flag salute was led by Brenda Cordova, and other children of the Candidates.
The eleven candidates come from eight nations:
- Argentina
- China
- Ethiopia
- Germany
- Mexico
- Russia
- South Korea
- Ukraine
A new American family poses with Shoreline councilmembers and mayor |
After the ceremony, the new citizens and their families posed for photographs with Shoreline City Council members and other dignitaries.
A new citizen proudly displays his certificate |
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