The home of the Green Bay Packers welcomes the newest citizens of the United States of America — a day many are calling one of the best of their lives.
- Video shows nearly 100 people at Lambeau Field’s atrium earning their U.S. citizenship.
- 32 countries were represented at the first-ever naturalization ceremony at Lambeau Field.
- Hear from two new citizens, one from the Dominican Republic and one from the Congo, about what this day means to them and their families.
- Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy and wide receiver, Bo Melton welcomed the new citizens.
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)
On Tuesday, 99 people from 32 countries gathered in the Lambeau atrium for an important life-changing ceremony.
“I’m super excited, emotional,” Janet Hilario, who received her citizenship today, said.
Hilario is from the Dominican Republic and is among those receiving U.S. citizenship at Lambeau’s first-ever naturalization ceremony.
She said not having any family in Green Bay was a challenge for her and her husband, but they now call it home.