Berks County Naturalization Ceremony

NATURALIZATION CEREMONY

The Berks County Bar Association welcomed 27 new citizens during a ceremony on July 20 in Courtroom 5 A. The Hon. Madelyn S. Fudeman presided and congratulated those taking the Oath of Citizenship. Several community organizations greeted the citizens and provided information on voting and civic engagement. The groups included: The League of Women Voters of Berks County; Altrusa International; The Literacy Council of Reading-Berks County; Berks County Election Services; and State Sen. Judy Schwank.

Syrian native Liam Roosevelt (second from right in blue suit) celebrates with his family.

Berks County Bar Association President James M. Smith offers words of encouragement and congratulations to all the new citizens at the ceremony.

The Honorable Madelyn S. Fudeman congratulates a new citizen from Ukraine.

Smiles abound for new citizens and family members. The ceremony is the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice for many.