DAR Welcomes New Citizens
Members of Elizabeth Snyder-Continental Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) were on hand to greet Somerset County’s newest citizens at the annual naturalization ceremony recently held in Somerville.
“It is always a thrill to share the excitement and joy of new citizens and their families,” said Chapter Regent Ashley Salsano. “Many of us find it an emotional experience. It reminds us to not take for granted the freedoms that we enjoy thanks to many generations of Americans who came before us.”
The DAR has a long history of supporting immigrants on the path to citizenship. DAR chapters assist people preparing for the American History and U.S. Government exams and they attend naturalization ceremonies to welcome and celebrate with new citizens.
Also attending the ceremony from the DAR chapter were Marti Kalko, Ruth Ryno, Cate and Grace Carley, Erin Fountain and prospective member Beth Kavanaugh, along with several other New Jersey DAR members. The DAR congratulated the newly sworn-in citizens and presented each with a gift bag containing an American flag, copy of the U.S. Constitution, a flag pin, the Flag Code and other patriotic materials.
Elizabeth Snyder-Continental Chapter has attended naturalization ceremonies in Elizabeth and New Brunswick. During the years that Ellis Island was in operation, the chapter supported an occupational therapy program for detained immigrants by donating sewing machines and fabric. Now in its 127th year, the chapter continues to welcome those seeking citizenship.
DAR is a nonprofit nonpolitical service organization open to women 18 and older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Elizabeth Snyder-Continental Chapter is based in Green Brook and serves areas in Somerset, Middlesex and Union counties. New members are welcome. ContactESCchapterDAR@gmail.com or learn more at www.DAR.org.
