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SENATOR MARCHIONE CONGRATULATES NEW U.S. CITIZEN MARISOL JABONILLO KNAGSS
Kathleen A. Marchione
July 8, 2013
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PHOTO:
New York State Senator
Kathleen A. Marchione (R,C-Halfmoon) is pictured (RIGHT) congratulating new United States citizen Marisol Jabonillo Knagss
(LEFT) during a citizenship ceremony
held on July 4 at Saratoga National Historical Park. Ms. Knagss is originally
from Guyana and took part in the public July 4 ceremony that saw a total of 19
individuals become new citizens of the United States. During her remarks,
Senator Marchione proudly welcomed all the new citizens saying “Citizenship is
not a spectator sport – it requires our active participation: vote, volunteer,
serve – make a positive difference in your community, and in our country.”
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