New Americans Welcomed at Naturalization Ceremony in Dayton
Congratulations and WELCOME to the 48 Naturalized Citizens representing 21 countries who took the Oath of Citizenship in Dayton this morning.
New Americans Welcomed at Naturalization Ceremony in Dayton
A heartwarming ceremony took place on Wednesday, September 18, at the Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Dayton, where 48 individuals from 21 countries officially became United States citizens. Judge Judge Caroline H. Gentry presided over the ceremony as these new Americans pledged their allegiance to the United States.
Photo: Naturalization Ceremony in Dayton September 18, 2024. Naturalized Citizens represented countries including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Burundi, Cambodia, Canada, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, South Korea, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sudan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Ukraine, Vietnam.
Desire Ntwayingabo, representing Welcome Dayton, a community initiative that supports the integration of immigrants and refugees into communities in the Miami Valley got to say a few congratulatory words to the packed courtroom.
"I initially came to the US as a refugee and went through the process you all did to become a Naturalized citizen, " said Ntwayingabo, who was forced to flee his homeland, the Democratic Republic of Congo, over a decade ago due to the ongoing armed conflict.
"I now work for the City of Dayton having the opportunity to help immigrants and refugees who are new here. Congratulations on this major achievement. I am so proud of you!"
