The Grand Island Public Library is hosting the USCIS Omaha Field Office Immigration Services on Thursday, August 17 at 1 p.m. to provide a Naturalization Ceremony for candidates who have qualified for citizenship. 

The Grand Island United Veteran’s Club Honor Guard will present the Posting of Colors, Jen Wieland will provide special patriotic songs, and Mayor Roger Steele will provide welcome remarks. 

Two local guest speakers are Yolanda Nuncio, Community Advocate and Organizer, and Donna Andresen, DAR (The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution). This is a women’s service organization, dedicated to preserving the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence. DAR has a long history of supporting immigrants on the path to citizenship and celebrating when citizenship is achieved! Chapters all around the country assist people in preparation of the American History and U.S. Government exams, volunteer at the local Immigration and Naturalization Office, attend naturalization ceremonies, and host receptions for the new citizens! 

Special guests will include DAR members, the Multicultural Coalition, Grand Island Police Department Chief Kevin Denney, and other partners from the community. 

We all wish to welcome our new citizens. The public is invited to attend and celebrate with some light refreshments.

 

For more information, contact Celine at the library 385-5333.