Westchester Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter (DAR) Welcomes 101 New Citizens

Members of the Polly Cooper Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), proudly welcomed 101 new U.S. citizens at the July Naturalization Ceremony held at the Richard J. Daronco Courthouse in White Plains, New York. The Honorable Rolf Thorsen presided over the ceremony, offering an inspiring address that reflected on the significance of the occasion and the guiding principles of democracy, freedom, and civic responsibility that define American citizenship. Following his remarks, individuals representing 42 different countries took the Oath of Allegiance, administered by Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni, and officially became citizens of the United States!

DAR chapters across Westchester attend each naturalization ceremony held at the Richard J. Daronco Courthouse, where they present new citizens with U.S. flags and a copy of the U.S. Flag Code, which
outlines proper display, care, and respect for the American flag. They are joined by members of the League of Women Voters, who provide voter registration information.

Celebrating and supporting the path to citizenship has long been a proud tradition of the DAR. The DAR Manual for Citizenship serves as a valuable resource not only for those preparing for naturalization but also for anyone interested in learning more about U.S. citizenship and immigration.

DAR members volunteer millions of service hours each year in their local communities. The Polly Cooper Chapter’s service projects have included initiatives supporting literacy, historic preservation,
conservation, veterans and active-duty military, genealogy research, naturalization ceremonies for new citizens, and more.

To learn more about the Polly Cooper Chapter’s activities or inquire about membership, please email info@pollycooperdar.org.

Now is a perfect time to discover whether you have an American Revolutionary War ancestor—as the United States approaches its Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding!

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), a non-profit, non-political women’s service organization, was founded in 1890 to preserve the memory and spirit of those who contributed to securing American independence. With approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world's largest and most active volunteer service organizations. To learn more about the work of Today's DAR, visit dar.org.