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.”

  PHOTO: New York State Senator Kathleen A. Marchione (R,C-Halfmoon) is pictured (LEFT) congratulating new United States citizen Pedro Humberto Lira (RIGHT) during a citizenship ceremony held on July 4 at Saratoga National Historical Park. Mr. Lira is originally from Venezuela and took part in the public July 4 ceremony that saw a total of 19 individuals become new citizens of the United States.