Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
September 22, 2017
Contact:
Aundrea Peterson
Majority Director of Communications
801-791-3365 | aundreapeterson@le.utah.gov
Naturalization Ceremony to be held at the Utah State Capitol
Salt Lake City – Representative Norm Thurston, in partnership with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), will host a naturalization ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, September 25 at the Utah State Capitol.
The keynote speaker, Eldin Diglisic, will share his experience of becoming 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.
Carla Swensen-Haslam will perform the U.S. National Anthem. A video welcome message from President Donald J. Trump.
Following the ceremony, on-site voter registration will be available for new the U.S. citizens.
Who:
Rep. Norm Thurston, District 64
Eldin Diglisic
Laura McNeer, USCIS Field Office Director
What:
U.S. Naturalization Ceremony
Where:
Utah State Capitol – Rotunda
350 State St., Salt Lake City, UT 84111
When:
Monday, September 25, 2017, 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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