CARMEL, N.Y. — Putnam County Clerk Michael Bartolotti hosted a naturalization ceremony on Wednesday, March 26, at the Putnam County Historic Courthouse.
Bartolotti administered the Oath of Allegiance to 31 new citizens from 24 countries.
Justice Joseph Spofford Jr. served as the officiating judge and offered court remarks. Rabbi Sarah Freidson led the prayer and County Executive Kevin Byrne gave the welcoming remarks.
Fredrick Wennberg from VFW Post 5491 in Mahopac led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and District Attorney Robert Tendy sang a rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Pictures from the ceremony can be found on our website at putnamcountyny.com/county-clerk.
Those who took the Oath and became American citizens came from the following countries:
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Ecuador
El Salvador
England
Georgia
Guatemala
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Mexico
Montserrat
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Russia
Slovak Republic
Trinidad and Tobago
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Article courtesy of Putnam County Clerk’s Office
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