THE Hawkesbury recently welcomed 28 new citizens to Australia at a Citizenship Ceremony at the Windsor Function Centre.
The Mayor of Hawkesbury, Councillor Mary Lyons-Buckett attended the ceremony which was proudly hosted by Hawkesbury City Council.
Citizenship ceremony to welcome new Hawkesbury citizens
The Mayor of Hawkesbury, Councillor Mary Lyons-Buckett congratulated the Van Vuuren family on becoming Australian citizens. Picture: Supplied
Councillors Nathan Zamprogno, Danielle Wheeler and Amanda Kotlash congratulate a new citizen. Picture: Supplied
Councillor Peter Reynolds congratulates a new citizen, also pictured, Councillor Sarah Richards (left), Deputy Mayor Councillor Barry Calvert (right) and (in background), Hawkesbury City Council’s General Manager Peter Conroy. Picture: Supplied
“Becoming an Australian citizen is a major decision involving commitment, responsibility and public recognition,” Councillor Lyons-Buckett said.
“Congratulations to our new citizens on choosing to become Australian. I’m sure you are already making an enormous contribution towards our rich cultural diversity,” she said.
The ceremony included new citizens originating from India, Indonesia, Ireland, Macedonia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States of America.