Guam Legislature Hosts Naturalization Ceremony for 75 New Citizens

August 01, 2025 | General Government Operations and Appropriations , Legislative, Guam


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Guam Legislature Hosts Naturalization Ceremony for 75 New Citizens
The Guam Legislature convened on August 1, 2025, to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Organic Act of Guam with a special naturalization ceremony. The event took place at the Guam Congress, a departure from the traditional venue at the district court, as requested by Speaker Frank Blas, Jr. and former First Lady Joanne Camacho, who co-chaired the anniversary celebration.

The ceremony began with acknowledgments of key attendees, including Commander Abigail Clark of the United States Coast Guard Base, Lieutenant Colonel Travis Galetzky from Marine Corps Base Camp Blas, and the Honorable Fernando Sablan, U.S. Marshall for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. The gathering also recognized the Honorable Jeanne Kanata, clerk of the District Court of Guam, and Chief Justice Robert Torres of the Judiciary of Guam.

Speaker Blas expressed gratitude for the presence of various legislative members, including Vice Speaker Anthony Atta, Legislative Secretary Sabrina Salas Matanotny, Majority Leader Jesse Luhan, and Senators Vincent Anthony Borjas, Sean Grama Tau Tau, and William Parkinson. The event was further graced by the attendance of Mayor Jesse Alec, President of the Mayor's Council of Guam.

A highlight of the ceremony was the introduction of the 75 individuals who were about to become citizens of the United States. The audience was invited to applaud the new citizens, marking a significant moment in their lives and the history of Guam.

The meeting underscored the importance of the Organic Act and the ongoing commitment to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Guam's residents. The ceremony not only honored the past but also welcomed new members into the community, reinforcing the spirit of unity and progress in Guam.

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