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Statement from Congressman Marc Veasey on July 4th celebrations:
This July 4th, as we fire up the grill, go to our community parades, relax by the pool or just spend a the day with friends and family, I wanted to reflect on our past and say thank you.
Our Founding Fathers and Mothers risked their lives fighting for freedom and independence. Their vision of a more perfect union – one in which equality, justice and opportunity is available for all – is what we celebrate today.
La crisis humanitaria que viven los niños centroamericanos en el sur de Texas le llega al corazón a Carmen Casey.
La mujer de 38 años recuerda como ella y sus tres hermanas llegaron con su mamá a Estados Unidos cuando eran niñas,
Las circunstancias eran diferentes — su mamá huía de un esposo abusivo en México, mientras que los miles de menores no acompañados capturados en la frontera huyen del crimen y la pobreza –, pero la incertidumbre del migrante es la misma, reflexiona.
Erfan Shirazian, originally from Iran, raised his right hand and began his oath. In less than 30 seconds, he would become a citizen of the United States of America.
But he wasn't thinking about the next words in the paragraph, he said. He was thinking about all the people all over the world who would give anything to be in his shoes.
"I am so relieved to finally be a citizen," Shirazian said when the ceremony ended. "During the process I kept thinking about all the people who would give up anything to get where I am today. I'm lucky."
IRVING — Make way for America's newest citizens!
120-people from more than 30-different countries earned citizens' rights in Irving Thursday, just in time for Independence Day.
"Very emotional," new citizen Trudie Mare from South Africa said. "It's been such a long journey. To eventually get here on this special day, the day before America's birthday, it just makes it so much more to celebrate."
The festivities might look like fun, but rigorous tests and requirements take time—lots of it.
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Dallas, TX – One year after the United States Senate passed a bipartisan immigration bill, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will help celebrate Independence Day by delivering keynote remarks to 120 candidates for citizenship at a naturalization ceremony to welcome new American citizens on Thursday, July 3, 2014. The ceremony will take place at the USCIS Dallas Field Office located at 6500 Campus Circle Dr. East, Irving, Texas.
WASHINGTON — As many celebrate the second anniversary of a federal policy that deferred deportations for many young people brought to America illegally as children, uncertainty and fear nonetheless persist for many immigrants.
"It was a very positive step, and it showed the extent of the authority the president actually has here," said Arturo Vargas, the executive director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. "The problem with any of these actions are they are not permanent because [there is no] legislation."
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Fort Worth, TX – On Monday, June 30, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will be rolling up his sleeves to work the assembly line at Lasko Products, Inc. in Fort Worth, Texas.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, is pleased to announce that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded more than $22 million to the Head Start of Greater Dallas Early Head Start and Head Start Program in Dallas, Texas.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding the passage of the Defense Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2015:
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, announced a $8.7 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant awarded to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for the final installment of funds toward the completion of the Green Light Rail Line System. The largest electric light rail opening the country has seen in 20 years, the $1.8 billion Green Line stretches as far southeast as Dallas' Pleasant Grove neighborhood and northwest all the way to Carrollton.