Lupinacci Celebrates Huntington's Newest Citizen

(Lupinacci stands with new citizen, Juana Alvarez, at St. Hugh of Lincoln Church, The Opening Word Program)

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (R,C,I-South Huntington) recently visited St. Hugh of Lincoln Roman Catholic Church in Huntington Station to celebrate the 2017 Recognition Ceremony of The Opening Word Program. The Opening Word helps break down barriers for immigrant women in our local community through teaching job preparedness and English language skills to help them acclimate to American society. The 2017 ceremony also congratulated Juana Alvarez who recently was granted American citizenship.

“The Opening Word Program time-and-time-again proves to be an invaluable community program which helps immigrant women to learn English and increase their professional trajectory,” said Lupinacci. “Each year, I join this incredible program to recognize the women, our new citizens, and the volunteer teachers who are so selfless in their assistance. This program shows the good that can be done when a community welcomes diversity of culture, language, and heritage, and in turn provides a forum for all to gather and learn together.”

“It is also my distinguished honor to congratulate and welcome, Juana Alvarez, who is Huntington’s newest American citizen. Along with the privileges of becoming a citizen there comes great responsibility, and I am proud that the Opening Word has given Juana the tools to be an informed citizen. I am sure that Ms. Alvarez is destined for great things and I offer her the best of luck in the future.”

Assemblyman Lupinacci represents the 10th District, which consists of parts of Suffolk County. For more information, please visit Assemblyman Lupinacci’s Official Website.