Eighty-Six Immigrants Welcomed as New Citizens in Rockland County

by M. C. Millman

Rockland County welcomed eighty-six new citizens during a naturalization ceremony on Friday, August 4. 

The ceremony took place at the Rockland County Fire Training Center in Pomona.

"For me, this ceremony always brings a mix of emotions," Village of Spring Valley Trustee Sruly Eisenbach shares with Rockland Daily. "As a son of an immigrant, I was overwhelmed with thoughts throughout the ceremony of my mother's experience when she became a U.S. citizen. It is always thrilling to see how welcoming we are as a country and how we accept immigrants from so many  countries with open arms."

"One of my favorite parts of public service has always been congratulating our new citizens," Congressman Mike Lawler says. "The United States, the State of New York, and New York's 17th District are melting pots of individuals from every nation and every walk of life. My wife's path from Moldova to the United States is a vivid reminder that the journey to become an American is both a deeply personal one and a shared experience. The presence of our new, naturalized citizens enriches us all. Their voices add to our national conversation, their talents contribute to our collective success, and their dreams remind us of what we can still achieve together."

Photo Credit: Scott Waters