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Friday, June 12, 2026

NorCo Conducts Naturalization Ceremony at Jacobnsburg

From Pa Courts: Northampton County and the Northampton County Bar Association held a Naturalization Ceremony Thursday at Jacobsburg State Park Environmental Education Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth.

 The ceremony was held outdoors, directly across the street from the Environmental Education Center at Jacobsburg State Park.

 

Northampton County President Judge Craig A. Dally presided over the ceremony, during which 29 individuals took the Oath of Allegiance and officially became United States citizens.

 

“Today we celebrated one of the most meaningful responsibilities of the court,” President Judge Craig A. Dally said. “Welcoming new citizens is a powerful reminder of the values that unite us and the opportunities that citizenship provides.”

 

“This ceremony is a hallmark not only for the new citizens, but for our entire community,” said Michael A. Santanasto, president of the Northampton County Bar Association. “We are proud to support and recognize this important milestone.”

 

A reception sponsored by the Northampton County Bar Association was held immediately following the ceremony under the pavilion for all attendees.


Blogger's Note: Naturalization ceremonies are among the most positive experiences I've ever had inside a courtroom. They are happy occasions, usually involving entire families from so many different cultures. There is usually music before the event and refreshments later. 

 

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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 12, 2026 at 6:11 AM

    Imagine it, doing it the correct way. Congrats to 29 honest folks.

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  2. AnonymousJune 12, 2026 at 6:24 AM

    I chokes me up to read of those who came here legally and followed due process. It should do the same to all Americans. After letting in millions of line-jumpers, it's time to make legal immigration great again. Welcome to our new brothers and sisters. And what a splendid location for such an a meaningful event.

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  3. Jason BouletteJune 12, 2026 at 7:54 AM

    One of the most incredible events I've had the privilege of attending was the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address at Gettysburg National Military Park. There was a fantastic Abraham Lincoln impersonator who did a great reenactment of the address. US Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell made some remarks (as a National Park fanatic, I enjoyed this, even if it wouldn't appeal to many). But the highlight was US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia leading a naturalization ceremony at the end. It was, as you said, so positive and uplifting, and the excitement of these individuals becoming US citizens was visible to the entire crowd.

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