Celebration Golf Club to host Veteran’s Day Golf Tourney; Swearing in of New U.S. Citizens

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Celebration Golf Club south of Orlando near Walt Disney World will host a unique event on Veteran’s Day Nov. 11 – a charity golf tournament followed by the swearing in of new American citizens.

Gene Garrote, president of Celebration Golf Management, said the event is sure to tug at the emotions.

“The golf tournament is sponsored by the Combined Federal Campaign, comprised of federal civilian, postal, and military employee donors that raises millions of dollars annually for charitable organizations throughout the world.” Garrote explained.

Many Federal Government Agencies from Central Florida will participate in the tournament, Garrote said, and the proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-profit organization that aids severely injured service men and women.

Garrote said this year’s event will include a special feature: the naturalization of U.S. Service members who have served their adopted country. U.S. Immigration law provides for the naturalization of immigrants who serve in the armed forces.

“This is really an honor for us at Celebration Golf Club,” Garrote said.

Since September 2001, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has naturalized more than 64,000 servicemen and women, including those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The service members will take the Oath of Allegiance becoming the newest American citizens.

For information on participating, sponsorship opportunities or donations please contact the Combined Federal Campaign at three.cfc3@hfuw.org or call (407) 237-8810