Burlington Vicinage to Hold Naturalization Ceremony

Supreme Court Justice Michael Noriega will preside over a naturalization ceremony with Assignment Judge Jeanne T. Covert for 15 Burlington County residents at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 in the Historic Courthouse, 120 High St., Mount Holly.

"We are so pleased and honored to welcome Associate Justice Michael Noriega of the New Jersey Supreme Court to join us as our host for the naturalization ceremony," Judge Covert said.

Before the Oath of Allegiance is administered, Keith Dorr, director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Mount Laurel, will present the applicants, who come from 10 countries.

Remarks will be delivered by Justice Noriega and Burlington County Bar Association President Megan K. Balne.

Superior Court Judge Gerard Breland will close the ceremony by singing America the Beautiful.