For those of you wondering - do we have a citizenship day? We certainly do! It’s a day that I have come to remember. My article from a few years back will tell you why…. 

September 17th was Citizenship Day.  It was established in 1952 by President Truman to give recognition to those who have achieved citizenship during the past year, but it is also intended to remind all citizens of both their rights and their responsibilities.  September 17th was chosen because it is the day the Constitution of the United States of America was signed in 1787.  That Constitution is the oldest working Constitution in the world today.

I didn’t know all this until September 16th, when I watched my sister-in-law being sworn in as a brand new U.S. citizen.  I found it a very moving and interesting experience.  It took place in United States District Court, with a judge presiding.  41 people had completed the citizenship course, passed the test, and were now ready to become citizens.  Several of them spoke about the path that brought them to that point and their thoughts about this country.  As one who was born here and sometimes takes my life for granted, I was humbled.  For the people raising their hands that day the promise that America offers is very bright, and they are bringing energy, talent and a willingness to work and sacrifice that can only be of benefit to the rest of us.

It is so easy for us to criticize our country, because we have the right (and the responsibility) to do so.  We also have the right (and the responsibility) to change it for the better if change is needed.  The most basic way of asserting these rights and responsibilities is by informing ourselves and voting, and with an election on the horizon it seemed that this was an appropriate time for this story.

We of The Johnson Team take our responsibilities to our clients very seriously as well – call us with your real estate needs – we think you will be glad you did.
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