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Putnam County ceremony swears in new U.S. citizens; local officials and a transplant recipient urge civic participation
Summary
At a Putnam County naturalization ceremony, candidates recited the Oath of Allegiance as local dignitaries were introduced. Speakers urged new citizens to register to vote, serve on juries and consider civic engagement; a transplant recipient shared a personal story about organ donation.
At a naturalization ceremony in Putnam County, candidates took the Oath of Allegiance and were officially welcomed as U.S. citizens. Local officials and community speakers — including a double-organ transplant recipient — addressed the group and urged participation in civic duties such as voter registration and jury service.
The ceremony opened with a welcome and introductions. The host read a list of dignitaries in attendance, identifying Michael Orillotti as the county district attorney; Dana Lederberg and Frank Garcia as representatives connected to New York State Assembly offices; Kathy Croft and Kevin Primavera as officials linked to…
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