New U.S.Citizen

[Borisbbadd]

Today it became official, my wife took the oath, and became an american citizen.

The ceremony was cool. Some kids brought in the flag, said the Pledge of Allegiance, and sang the Star Spangled Banner.

A short speech from the presiding judge.

A group of sixth grade kids sang a couple songs, followed by a real elegant speech about Abraham Lincoln and America, by the 14 year old son of Romanian Imagrants.

Then a group of 5 and 6 year olds sang a couple patriotic songs, and then kept time with It's a Grand old flag, using triangles, wood blocks, drums, bells, and such. They had a ball doing that, and a couple of them hammed it up pretty good.

After that they had a few words from some of the people who were sworn in, some of them were quite emotional. My wife was glad she wasn't one of them as she was pretty emotional also.

Another short speech from the judge (he said there were 189 people from 56 countries there) and some official documents handed out, then a nice little ending.

Alot of friends and family were there to see it, and that was pretty cool.

So anyway, she is now an official American.

It's been a big day around here, and I just wanted to share it with all of you.

Randy

 

[brrman]

Awesome, man.
I was happy enough to get my green card after I got married. Perhaps citizenship in the years to come. (though I am only from Canada... lol)

 

[NJTomatoguy]

Congrats!

 

[MikeFlynn74]

Welcome to the collective!

 

[homebrewer_99]

Congrats all around, BUT...how about some TRUE American facts?

Our nation was not born on July 4, 1776 as many are led to believe. That's only the date we declared our independence, not when we got it.

The REAL date of the birth of the United States is September 3, 1783, but you won't see it in the history books.

The Treaty of Paris of 1783...officially ended the Revolutionary War on September 3, 1783. It was signed in Paris by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay. Under the terms of the treaty, Britain recognized the independent nation of the United States of America. Britain agreed to remove all of its troops from the new nation. The treaty also set new borders for the United States, including all land from the Great Lakes on the north to Florida on the south, and from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. The United States agreed to allow British troops still in America to leave and also agreed to pay all existing debts owed to Great Britain. The United States also agreed not to persecute loyalists still in America and allow those that left America to return.

 

[summersolstice]

Congratulations! My missus will be applying in July. Wish us luck.

 

[Borisbbadd]

Congratulations! My missus will be applying in July. Wish us luck.

Cool !

Once it gets rolling, the citizen process moves along pretty quickly, alot faster than the naturalization process did.

 

[r2eng]

My Canadian wife became a citizen on 9-11 of last year.

I was ho-hum at the start, but was extremely moved by the end. People being sworn in from 52 countries, all dressed up and proud to be a new citizen.

Cool stuff.

 

[Revvy]

WOW Randy, this is too cool!!!!

I would love to attend a citizenship ceremony some day.

So are their any pics of the event????

Prayers and joy to your wife!

 

[Saccharomyces]

Awesome!!!

 

[beerthirty]

Congrats Randy, she knows more about our history than the average high school senior.

Congrats all around, BUT...how about some TRUE American facts?

Our nation was not born on July 4, 1776 as many are led to believe. That's only the date we declared our independence, not when we got it.

The REAL date of the birth of the United States is September 3, 1783, but you won't see it in the history books.

The Treaty of Paris of 1783...officially ended the Revolutionary War on September 3, 1783. It was signed in Paris by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay. Under the terms of the treaty, Britain recognized the independent nation of the United States of America. Britain agreed to remove all of its troops from the new nation. The treaty also set new borders for the United States, including all land from the Great Lakes on the north to Florida on the south, and from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. The United States agreed to allow British troops still in America to leave and also agreed to pay all existing debts owed to Great Britain. The United States also agreed not to persecute loyalists still in America and allow those that left America to return.

homebrewer, Who was the first American president?(you might want to google before answering)

 

[double_e5]

homebrewer, Who was the first American president?(you might want to google before answering)

You are pushing it farther than he was with this question.

 

[david_42]

Fantastic! Every time I hear about someone becoming a US citizen, I wonder how many people born here could pass. In high school, my American History teacher gave us the test. Many people failed.

The first President was George Washington. The executive branch did not exist prior to that time, therefor the previous 'presidents' were not at the same level as George.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Congrats to both her and you!! It's great ain't it!?

I got mine last year. Although many people here probably don't realise it because of all the bitching and moaning I do, I am very proud to be a new American. Proud of this country too.

It really is a very special day when you get to do all that silly ceremonial stuff that makes you feel somewhat daft.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Excellent! It's a long road ain't it.

My wife naturalized many years ago and the first thing she was dead set on doing was getting offa her A$$ and voting. She said that alone was the best feeling int the world.

So, did your wife opt to change her name? Mine considered it but, on the day of she opted against except that she did decide to take my last name (muslims do not take the last name of their husbands upon marriage).

 

[homebrewer_99]

Congrats Randy, she knows more about our history than the average high school senior.



homebrewer, Who was the first American president?(you might want to google before answering)

Do you mean who was the first President of the United States? Then that's good ol' GW.

Yes, I know about the other presidents prior to him..., but I didn't have to Google it...

But, for everyone else's benefit, here they are:

John Hanson - First President
Elias Boudinot
Thomas Mifflin
Richard Henry Lee
Nathan Gorman
Arthur St. Clair
Cyrus Griffin

Incidently, before GW was offered the job as president it was offered it to the King of Prussia, but he didn't want to leave his homeland...that's why there is a town named King of Prussia located outside of Philly.

(I'm originally from Camden, NJ, but lived in Philly also).

 

[Borisbbadd]

My wife naturalized many years ago and the first thing she was dead set on doing was getting offa her A$$ and voting.

Voters registration papers were filled out last night, and mailed first thing this morning.

 

[Brewpastor]

This is the most amazing thing I have heard all day. Welcome.

 

[Borisbbadd]

Hi there – I am Randy’s wife and I would love to say thank you for all the nice wishes and congratulations.

It was not an easy decision to become an American citizen. I had think about it for a long time and now after 10 years of thinking and observing land - life - life style and people around me, I can honestly say – I stand to my decision and

YES – I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!!

I learned the rules of Baseball – still trying to figure out Football – did cope with sweet relish on hot dogs (yuuk) – still trying to get used to peanut butter, found the pleasures of shaved ice while sitting in the sun trying to catch a fish – love to discover the back country – learned to understand why BBQs can bring out the Neanderthal man in my husband - survived SURVIVOR and AMERICAN IDOL - experienced that mosquitoes in Utah have the size of Hummingbirds - learned that a spare bed room and bathroom can be easily turned into a full blown brewery and and and and…..

But serious now. What I saw and experienced in these 10 years was amazing and it showed me that this country and the people deserve my deepest respect.

I have been welcomed here 10 years ago and there has been not one moment in my life where I did not find somebody with a friendly word of support.

So many people played a big role in my life over the last 10 years in the wonderful country. They all did help me to get adjusted, to feel at home, to get over homesick days, to get used to the heat in the summer, to feel warm in the winter. Friends turned into FAMILY!!!

All these friends made me feel at home, because home is where your family is. And family is not determined by blood. Family is not constrained by space and time. Family can be chosen, and a chosen family can be the strongest one of all.

Thank you again for all your friendly words

Martina

 

[BobOscarBob]

So anyway, she is now an official American.

Let me fix that fer ya - "So anyway she's one of us now".

Her message brought a smile to my heart - I love reminders from any and all that our country is magnificent. This, and getting my early Father's Day present (a brand new American flag to replace the fading one) makes my day.

Thank you! (And congratulations from the bottom of my heart!)

(Sweet relish on hotdogs? Try a Low Country Boil - now that's food!)

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Still trying to get used to peanut butter!!!?? Martina.....your citizenship is officially revoked!

Nah, I guess you should get a pass. I gave up on baseball when i found out it was as dull as cricket.

 

[MikeFlynn74]

Still trying to get used to peanut butter!!!?? Martina.....your citizenship is officially revoked!

Nah, I guess you should get a pass. I gave up on baseball when i found out it was as dull as cricket.

BLASPHEMY!

You obviously wernt drinking enough.

Or there at the game