[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14572]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHE JEANNIN AND HIS FAMILY ON BECOMING U.S. CITIZENS

  (Mr. DOLD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DOLD. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Citizenship Day, 
observed yesterday, September 17, to recognize all who have become 
citizens of our great Nation.
  The 10th Congressional District in Illinois is a place where 
thousands of immigrants have started and grown their businesses, raised 
their families, and achieved the American Dream.
  Madam Speaker, I believe America is a place where goals can be 
accomplished and the doors of opportunity are always open for those who 
work hard.
  Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending a Naturalization 
Oath Ceremony for some very good friends, the Jeannin family in 
Chicago. It was
a ceremony in Judge Sam Der-Yeghiayan's chambers, and Christophe, 
Natalie, Audrey, and Alex all raised their right hand to swear 
allegiance to the United States of America.
  Madam Speaker, Christophe came to the United States with his family 
in the late seventies. His mother and father--Gerard and Madeline--and 
his sisters--Dominique, Sophie, and Ann--were all here and were 
contributing members of our community. They have all since left, but 
Christophe has remained.
  Madam Speaker, the Jeannin family is just one example of immigrants 
who have made a tremendous impact in our community. We are stronger and 
a more diverse community because of immigrants that call our Nation 
home.
  I want to congratulate Christophe, Natalie, Audrey, Alex, and all of 
the citizens this week that have become United States citizens. 
Congratulations.
  

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