Edina Public Schools - Citizenship Ceremony
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Voter registration process for new citizens
Naturalization ceremony and oath of allegiance
Instructions for name changes on certificates
Responsibilities of U.S. citizenship
Pledge of Allegiance
Presentation of citizenship certificates
Areas of Interest (4)
- Naturalization ceremony held for 20 new citizens representing 16 countries in St. Paul.
- Federal judge emphasizes the intersection of voting rights and democratic responsibilities.
- League of Women Voters uses naturalization ceremonies to increase civic participation among new citizens.
- School students actively participate in civic events, demonstrating community integration.
Notable Quotes (2)
Democracy only works when its members all of you have developed their thoughts and opinions to the point that they can share them by casting a ballot.
Together we are a nation United not by any one culture or ethnicity or ideology but by the principles of opportunity equality and Liberty.
People (4)
Katherine ConstantineJudgeJudge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota.
Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota.
MollyEighth graderStudent at South View Middle School and member of D to be real.
1 quote
Student at South View Middle School and member of D to be real.
“Today is a very special occasion a kind of baptism wedding confirmation commencement Fourth of July and Thanksgiving all rolled into one.”
Reflecting on the significance of the naturalization ceremony.
Officer FlugerImmigration Services OfficerRepresentative with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Representative with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Barack ObamaPresident of the United StatesDelivered a recorded message to the new citizens.
1 quote
Delivered a recorded message to the new citizens.
“Always remember that in America no dream is impossible.”
Message to new citizens regarding their future contributions.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Naturalization Ceremony and Special Session of the Court