Thursday, June 28, 2007

Funny Things In My Mail

This news release tickled my funny bone:
LEE GREENWOOD CELEBRATES 4TH OF JULY WITH US CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY

For Immediate Release

Nashville, TN – "Living The American Dream,” on July 4, 2007, the Department of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will host a giant U.S. Citizenship Ceremony at the Magic Kingdom at WALT DISNEY WORLD.

Over 1,000 immigrants, from over 50 countries, will be sworn in as American Citizens on Main Street USA .

The ceremony will include all the key elements of a traditional citizenship ceremony including the formal Presentation of the Colors, the National Anthem performed by Gloria Estefan, Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Allegiance. The program will conclude with LEE GREENWOOD singing "God Bless the USA'.

The program is expected to commence at 8:00 am (EST).

When asked about the event, Lee's response was "I feel honored and privileged to be part of this event because these immigrants obeyed our laws and played by the rules to meet the requirements for citizenship."

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Heh.