[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 96 (Thursday, June 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1023]
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                     HONORING SANTOS GONZALEZ RUBIO

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                        HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2014

  Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Santos 
Gonzalez Rubio of Brownsville, Tennessee for achieving naturalization 
in the United States of America. Mr. Gonzalez is a dedicated, 
hardworking, and honest young man who has chosen to permanently commit 
to the United States, showing loyalty to both the Constitution and the 
people of this nation.
   In order to become a United States citizen, Mr. Gonzalez had to take 
the Oath of Allegiance. This means that he: gives up his former 
allegiance to Mexico and now swears allegiance to the United States; 
supports and defends the Constitution and the laws of this country; and 
will serve the country, if and when he is required to do so. In 
addition to these requirements, Mr. Gonzalez now has the responsibility 
to vote and participate in important political matters, as well as 
serve on a jury.
   Achieving naturalization is a huge accomplishment, and I could not 
be more proud of Mr. Gonzalez for becoming a citizen of the United 
States of America. Congratulations, Mr. Gonzalez, on joining the 
greatest nation on earth. I wish you nothing but the best as you begin 
this new chapter in your life.

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