Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
August 2, 2018
Contact:
Aundrea Peterson
Majority Director of Communications
aundreapeterson@le.utah.gov
Naturalization Ceremony to be Held at the Capitol
What:
Representative Norm Thurston, in partnership with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), will host a naturalization ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, August 3 at the Utah State Capitol.
Congresswomen Mia Love will give the welcoming remarks. Chris Mann will deliver the keynote. Chris is a business owner, designer and recently became a U.S. citizen.
Rep. Norm Thurston will serve as master of ceremonies. Laura McNeer, field office director for USCIS, will administer the Oath of Allegiance.
A video welcome message from President Donald Trump. Cytel Schults will sing the national anthem.
Following the ceremony, on-site voter registration will be available for the new U.S. citizens.
Who:
Rep. Norm Thurston, District 64
Congresswoman Mia Love, District 4
Chris Mann, business owner and designer
Laura McNeer, USCIS Field Office Director
Where:
Utah State Capitol – Rotunda
350 State St., Salt Lake City, UT 84111
When:
Friday, August 3, 2018, at 10 a.m.
Notes:
New citizens will be available for interviews immediately following the ceremony. When photographing someone with their certificate, have the person cover up their number (top right) to protect their privacy.
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Is the public allowed to attend naturalization events or only if you have an invite/know someone that’s getting citizenship?