Toshiko Lyon, 80, formerly of Japan and currently a resident of West Toledo, center, smiles after being sworn in as an American citizen.
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Sons of the American Revolution John Hancock Chapter members, including Jim Haas, 78, of Norwalk, center, Ken Dilmore, of West Toledo, center left, Bill Barberrer, of Findlay, center, Toby Haas, 13, center right, and chapter president Dan Haas, right, present the colors.
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University of Findlay President Katherine Fell, right, delivers her opening remarks during the Naturalization Ceremony at the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex.
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A new citizens holds their American Flag Wednesday. More than 150 people were in attendance to witness the swearing in of 19 new American citizens.
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Sandra Agans Krueger, center, sings the Star-Spangled Banner.
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U.S. bankruptcy judge for the Northern District of Ohio John Gustafson, right, leads new citizens in swearing the Oath of Allegiance.
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naturalization09p Parminder Sandhu, of Findlay, delivered remarks regarding his journey to citizenship during the Wednesday, April 8, 2015, Naturalization Ceremony at the University of Findlay's Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex in Findlay. More than 150 people were in attendance to witness the swearing in of 19 new American citizens. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH
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Students from several local high schools, including Cory-Rawson High School senior Rachel Welch, 18, center, spoke about the responsibilities of citizenship.
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Rashid Ahmed, formerly of Pakistan, center, swears the Oath of Allegiance along with others during the Naturalization Ceremony in Findlay, Wednesday.
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Ohio Rep. Robert Sprague (R., Findlay) delivers his remarks during the Naturalization Ceremony.
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Matilda Koyilla, originally of Cameroon and currently a North Toledo resident, left, receives paperwork and congratulations from a receiving line after being sworn in as an American citizen during Naturalization Ceremony at the University of Findlay Wednesday.
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Rena Isho, originally of Canada and currently a South Toledo resident, left, is congratulated upon becoming an American citizen.
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