Central Texas Welcomes New U.S. Citizen

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(November 21, 2008)—Ruby Carroll, who was born in India, raised in Singapore and educated in Australia, celebrates her first Thanksgiving as a U.S. citizen next week.

She immigrated to the U.S. 14 years ago, and this week in a ceremony in Waco, Federal Magistrate Jeffrey C. Manske swore her in as a naturalized citizen while two soldiers from Fort Hood’s 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division held as a backdrop an American Flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol.

After the ceremony, the soldiers folded the flag and presented it to Carroll, who lives in McGregor with her husband Dan, who often serves as a language interpreter in federal court proceedings.

The ceremony was held a month after she passed the final written examination in San Antonio with a perfect score.

“Ruby, you are the kind of person this nation was built upon and we are privileged to welcome you aboard,” Manske said.

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Posted by: russ roach Location: nashville on Dec 1, 2008 at 01:56 PM
I am amazed at every person who endures this process. Way to go Ruby! And Dan, what a marvelous story this is. Blessings to you both!

Posted by: Mattie Mullins Location: Johnson City, TN on Nov 26, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Ruby, We are so proud of you. We think this action in your life is certainly grounds for recognition. Thank you for working so hard to become 'one of us'. We are happy you are a big part of our wonderful Carroll family. Mattie and Kelver

Posted by: Mom Carroll Location: Waco, TX on Nov 26, 2008 at 07:06 AM
Ruby, you are a valued member of our family. Now you are 100% American Citizen. We congratulate you for the example you have set to countless others. We love you. Mom and Dad Carroll

Posted by: El Diablo Location: Hell on Nov 22, 2008 at 11:39 PM
I wonder how many of the people who post on kwtx.com could pass the citizenship exam.

Posted by: Michelle Location: Central TX on Nov 22, 2008 at 01:39 PM
She definitely earned her citizenship by doing it the right way. Congratulations are in order. I know it is not an easy process, however, she passed with flying colors!!!!

Posted by: Lynz Location: Temple on Nov 22, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Now this is a wonderful story! Congratulations to Ruby Carroll!!

Posted by: kirby Location: temple on Nov 21, 2008 at 02:54 PM
woo, someone finally immigrated legally. now why don't you cover the masses of illegals that come over the border everyday or the drug war violence that is spilling over the border into american streets

Posted by: Anon Location: Waco on Nov 21, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Great Story!! She certainly does deserve recognition for gaining U.S. citizenship the legal, respectful and right way.

Posted by: Heart-Of-Texas Location: Waco on Nov 21, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Congratulations Ruby Carroll!! She did it right, instead of sneaking in, living off of us and our government, She said her pledge to the American Flag, and to speak our American English!! Thank You Ms. Carroll!! Too bad we still have several million illegals that will 'not' do this,, but raise hell and protest all the time???!!! Back-To-The-Future!!

Posted by: Patriot Location: Texas on Nov 21, 2008 at 10:15 AM
I'm glad to see there are still some who love our country enough to take the LEGAL steps of naturalization. I agree dude, there should be consequences for those that choose to just sneak in and live off the system. Congratulations Ruby Carroll!!

Posted by: dude Location: texas on Nov 21, 2008 at 07:20 AM
congratulations! i think when somebody goes thru our system of becoming a citizen, there should be some recognition. there should also be consequinces for those ileagal imigrants who ignore our system.

Posted by: Mary Location: Cove on Nov 21, 2008 at 06:24 AM
Congratulations!

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