Lily Magana Velazquez, at left, became a U.S. citizen Feb. 4. She is pictured with her certificate of naturalization, and she said she is very happy with what she has achieved. She said she had a feeling of accomplishment after all the studying and the hard work she put into becoming an American citizen. Lorena Bencomo is also pictured with her certificate of naturalization. She became an American citizen Jan. 7. She said it has been a goal of hers ever since she came to the U.S., and she is thankful to the instructors at Phillips County Family Education Services and all the people who helped her during the process. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Citizenship prep course offered at PCFES
Do you know what the words “E pluribus unum” mean? Can you name what constitutional amendment gives citizenship to all people born in the United States?
