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38 Immigrants From Ten Nations Naturalized in Berks County

7/31/2026

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Thirty-eight people from ten countries became U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Berks County, Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
Berks County Judge Eric Taylor presided over the ceremony organized by the Berks County Bar Association.
Tattoo artist Juan Velasquez, a 27-year-old Colombian immigrant, said citizenship gives him opportunity and purpose.
Attorney Angelica Matias, who left Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, urged new citizens to contribute their unique backgrounds.

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Thirty-eight people from ten countries became U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Berks County, Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
Berks County Judge Eric Taylor presided over the ceremony organized by the Berks County Bar Association.
Tattoo artist Juan Velasquez, a 27-year-old Colombian immigrant, said citizenship gives him opportunity and purpose.
Attorney Angelica Matias, who left Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, urged new citizens to contribute their unique backgrounds.