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Contact: Brandon Flint, 435-471-2209 x0
Golden Spike National Historical Park and the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) welcomed forty-nine candidates from twenty-three countries as they became new citizens of the United States of America. Group Superintendent Brandon Flint congratulated the new American citizens and their families, emphasizing how our diverse cultures and experiences make the nation stronger.
Since 2006, USCIS and the National Park Service have welcomed thousands of new citizens at parks, monuments, and historic sites, connecting the next generation of American immigrants to the nation’s most historic and precious places. The ceremony took place at the historic Last Spike Site, where the nation’s first transcontinental railroad was completed, uniting the country by rail. Candidates were greeted by the celebratory sights, sounds, and smells of the park’s Victorian replica steam locomotives.
“It's fitting that we host Naturalization Ceremonies at Golden Spike National Historical Park as many of the workers that completed the railroad 155 years ago were recent immigrants," said Superintendent Flint. "Today we not only remembered the important role immigrants played in building our nation, we also hopefully inspired a generation of new and old citizens alike to continue to build a stronger and more inclusive United States.”
The USCIS initiated the formal Call of Countries and Motion for Naturalization which was followed by the Administration of the Oath. Many of the new citizen’s offered inspirational stories about their path to citizenship. The Box Elder Pops Orchestra provided music for the event. Park visitors and residents joined in welcoming the new citizens. The League of Woman Voters were at the park assisting the new citizens with registering to vote.
Photos and video of the event can be found at: Press Kit - Golden Spike National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Last updated: June 14, 2024