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The Saratoga Battlefield was the site of the third Independence
Day Citizenship Ceremony. The Chapter which has been a
joint sponsor from the start again played an active role
in planning the ceremony and participated in it.
Chapter Officer's George Ballard and Duane Booth each
participated in the planning meetings as well as Past
President Rick Saunders and Charles Walter.
The event began with musical selections by the Sons and
Daughters Fife & Drums;
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Sons and Daughters Fife & Drums
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followed by a musket volley by SNHP staff & volunteers,
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Musket Volley - Photo courtesy George Ballard
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and the presentation of colors by Boy Scout Troop 6 of Glens Falls.
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Boy Scouts organize for Presentation of Colors
Photo courtesy of Charles Walter
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Danielle McMullen of Broadalbin sang a beautiful rendition
of our National Anthem and Jonathan Goebel, Chapter President,
led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Past President Duane Booth chats with
President Goebel and Ms. McMullen before the ceremony
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Frank Dean, Superintendent of the Saratoga National Historical
Park acted as Master of Ceremonies. Greg Connors, Stillwater
Town Supervisor and Roy McDonald Assemblyman from the 112th
Assembly District welcomed the new citizens, their family and
friends and those who came to see the event and welcome the
citizens to America.
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Greg Connors (L) and Roy McDonald
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Marion Walters, Regent, Saratoga Chapter, NSDAR and Jim
Barlow, Friends of Saratoga Battlefield each spoke.
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Marion Walter
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Jim Barlow
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Frances Holmes of the USCIS, Albany Office administered
the Oath of Allegiance to America's newest citizens.
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Frances Holmes administers Oath of Allegiance
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Chapter members present at the 2006 Citizenship Ceremony:
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(L-R) Ray LeMay, George Ballard, Charlie King, Charles Walter,
Duane Booth, Jonathan Goebel, Peter Goebel
Rick Saunders & Jake Saunders
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July 4, 2006 Picture Collage
Click on each image for a larger version
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July 4, 2006 Collage
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Photo Credits: All photos courtesy Joyce Armstrong except as noted
Collage Design: Duane Booth and Colleen Booth
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