Area's newest citizens take the oath; Group of 694 from 94 countries sworn in at Mechanics Hall ceremony.(LOCAL NEWS)

From: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) | Date: July 24, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Matthew Stone

WORCESTER - As Hussam Sara awaited the start of the ceremony that would make him a naturalized U.S. citizen yesterday morning, he said he was eager to realize his longtime dream.

"I always wanted to be a U.S. citizen," said Mr. Sara, a Palestinian immigrant and Boston resident.

Mr. Sara, who arrived in the United States in 2000, was among 694 permanent residents who took their oath yesterday in a ceremony at Mechanics Hall that served as the final step in the process of becoming U.S. citizens. The new citizens are from a total of 94 countries, ...

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