CelebNSports247.com would like to congratulate Seattle Mariners Venezuelan-American all-star pitcher Felix Hernandez for becoming a U.S. citizen.
Read on to get the details on the emotional moment for Felix Hernandez…
Hernandez Mariners teammates stood and applauded as “God Bless America” played on speakers when Felix Hernandez entered Seattle’s clubhouse after becoming a U.S. citizen.
The 32-year-old Venezuela native, and pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, Felix Hernandez was among 74 people from 36 countries who became naturalized U.S. citizens during a ceremony in downtown Seattle on Monday.
Strife in Venezuela is among the reasons Hernandez desired U.S. citizenship. He wants to bring his parents to the U.S. more easily.
Hernandez said:
This country has given me everything. It’s a dream come true. It means a lot. We’ve been here a long time. I wanted to do it.
The Seattle Mariners congratulate the all-star pitcher Felix Hernandez, whose nickname is King Felix on becoming an America citizen:
Congratulations to @RealKingFelix who became a citizen of the United States today. Felix before tonight’s game on the honor. #ROOTFANFAV
Congratulations to @RealKingFelix who became a citizen of the United States today. Here is Felix before tonight’s game on the honor. #ROOTFANFAV pic.twitter.com/mVCV5ZnHvp
— ROOT SPORTS™ | NW (@ROOTSPORTS_NW) September 25, 2018
Kin Felix in his 14th season with the Mariners – The Mariners pitcher is 168-127, including 8-13 this year.
