Rockland County Welcomes 127 New Citizens

It was an exciting day for 127 people as they were sworn in as "official" United States citizens during a ceremony at the Fire Training Center in Pomona.

Some 127 people were sworn in as U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony in Rockland.
Photo Credit: *Rockland County Government*

Kathy Reakes

02/02/2019 5:00 a.m.

The group took the Oath of Office on Friday as it was administered by Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato during a naturalization ceremony.

"Congratulations my fellow Americans and welcome to our great country," said Rockland County Executive Ed Day. "We thank you and our servicemen and women- without them we would not have the freedom we have today."

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