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52 become U.S. citizens in Annapolis

Published 07/05/09

Fifty-two adults from more than 30 countries celebrated Independence Day as brand new U.S. citizens yesterday, and more than 150 friends and family members were there to cheer them on.

Wendi Winters — For The Capital From left, Wei Zhao of China, Kaydesha Latoya Plummer of Jamaica, Karl Samuels of Canada and Vanessa Garzon of Colombia take the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony held yesterday at the William Paca House in Annapolis. Fifty-two people became U.S. citizens during the ceremony.
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For the fourth year in a row, Historic Annapolis Foundation opened the William Paca House and its manicured gardens to the public for the naturalization ceremony. Afterward, the house and grounds - which once belonged to one of four Maryland signers of the Declaration of Independence - remained open to the guests and the public for several hours.

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Hmmmm - 2009-07-05 14:25:08

I think you both make outstanding points. However, did you notice the one fellow said that now "we can let relatives come live with us".

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George W - 2009-07-05 14:14:09

I agree wholeheartedly. It may be a process, but if you are seeking to live here and be an American complete with all the perks and benefits...do it the right way!

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immigration - 2009-07-05 08:13:16

its nice to see some people come hear legally
and become citizens,as opposed to the millions of others who come hear to work the
system

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