Welcoming New Americans and New St. Louisans

Reported by Missouri Historical Society

I recently had the pleasure of helping welcome 48 people from 28 countries to their new home. The naturalization ceremony that is held at the Missouri History Museum every year is one of my favorite events. The day is filled with so much joy and inspiration. I always stress to the new Americans that they are also now St. Louisans and that this community, just like this country, was built by immigrants like them. Here were my remarks: (Read here)