22 immigrants becomes U.S. citizens at Rockwell Museum

People from 16 countries became citizens this week.  Congratulations and Welcome!  - - Donna Poisl

By Clarence Fanto, Berkshire Eagle Staff

STOCKBRIDGE -- Amid tears, cheers and whoops of joy, 22 Berkshire County residents gained U.S. citizenship at an emotional naturalization ceremony held at the Norman Rockwell Museum on Saturday, co-hosted by the Pitts field-based Berkshire Immigrant Center.

Presiding over the 45-minute special event attended by at least 100 relatives, friends, political leaders and area residents was Berkshire County District Judge Fredric D. Rutberg, who had been sworn in as a judge in the same gallery of the museum in 1994.

Rutberg administered the oath of allegiance to the group of 22, who responded in unision, line by line.
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