Citizenship Petition for Thomas Dray

[C. Carlüs Xheraltescù]

WHEREAS it has been more than a fortnight since Thomas Dray first posted on Wittenberg, following his introduction to the citizens of the Kingdom by the Immigration Minister, and

WHEREAS the said Thomas Dray has in that time demonstrated a genuine interest in Talossan life and culture, and

WHEREAS the said Thomas Dray desires to obtain citizenship in the Kingdom of Talossa, and

WHEREAS by all indications it appears that Thomas would be a loyal and dedicated citizen, and a credit to this nation if he obtains the grant of citizenship he requests,

NOW THEREFORE I, Cauvesc Carlüs Xheraltescù, citizen in good standing of the Free Province of Fiôvâ and of the Kingdom of Talossa, do by these presents petition the Secretary of State to ISSUE A GRANT OF CITIZENSHIP TO Thomas Dray, as specified by law.

Submitted on this 23rd day of April, 2014/XXXV.

[Dr. Txec dal Nordselvă]

Really? His last post was 11 days ago...

[Sir C. M. Siervicül]

Apr 23, 2014 6:43:45 GMT -6 Dr. Txec dal Nordselvă said:

Really? His last post was 11 days ago...

It also may be telling that his last post was about how he hoped Talossa would recognise his micronation. Lüc told him that would be unlikely, and (so far as I know) he has not been seen or heard from since.

[Lüc da Schir]

Apr 23, 2014 6:57:21 GMT -6 Sir C. M. Siervicül said:

It also may be telling that his last post was about how he hoped Talossa would recognise his micronation. Lüc told him that would be unlikely, and (so far as I know) he has not been seen or heard from since.

I didn't really want to scare him away, I'm sorry if my post was the reason of his disappearance.

[Capt. Sir Mick Preston]

There was also a discrepancy of the year of his birth. His finger "slipped" when applying to Talossa. He typed in "1999" when he meant to type in "2000" .

[Sir C. M. Siervicül]

Apr 23, 2014 7:14:09 GMT -6 Lüc da Schir said:

I didn't really want to scare him away, I'm sorry if my post was the reason of his disappearance.

And I didn't mean to suggest that there was anything wrong with your response, just to point out that if his motivation for applying was to bolster his own micronation rather than "a genuine interest in Talossan life and culture" (as stated in the citizenship petition), that would explain his lack of posting since the 11th.

[Ián B. Anglatzarâ]

Apr 23, 2014 8:05:21 GMT -6 Sir C. M. Siervicül said:

Apr 23, 2014 7:14:09 GMT -6 Lüc da Schir said:

I didn't really want to scare him away, I'm sorry if my post was the reason of his disappearance.

And I didn't mean to suggest that there was anything wrong with your response, just to point out that if his motivation for applying was to bolster his own micronation rather than "a genuine interest in Talossan life and culture" (as stated in the citizenship petition), that would explain his lack of posting since the 11th.

I agree, telling a prospective that their own micronation, if they have one, is not likely to benefit from their becoming a citizen, is quite OK. It's good to have that out of the way at an early stage.

[Béneditsch Ardpresteir, O.SPM.]

Moreso, he was a few months short of 14... probably the reason for the slip of hand

[Thomas Dray]

I know my last post was a while ago but I do intend to become a citizen of Talossa, but my micronation still needs me and I am still at scholl so I cannot be on the forum all the time and

[Dr. Txec dal Nordselvă]

Apr 27, 2014 6:59:43 GMT -6 Thomas Dray said:

I know my last post was a while ago but I do intend to become a citizen of Talossa, but my micronation still needs me and I am still at scholl so I cannot be on the forum all the time and

Yeah, when a petitioner is supposed to spend 15 days getting to know us and we getting to know him and that petitioner is gone for 13 or 14 days, it is frustrating.

[Thomas Dray]

Apr 27, 2014 9:17:34 GMT -6 Dr. Txec dal Nordselvă said:

Apr 27, 2014 6:59:43 GMT -6 Thomas Dray said:

I know my last post was a while ago but I do intend to become a citizen of Talossa, but my micronation still needs me and I am still at scholl so I cannot be on the forum all the time and

Yeah, when a petitioner is supposed to spend 15 days getting to know us and we getting to know him and that petitioner is gone for 13 or 14 days, it is frustrating.

I know, but it couldn't be helped when I started the process I was on Easter break but school restarted soon after.  

[Capt. Sir Mick Preston]

Perhaps if your micronation still needs you, you should focus your energies there ?

[Thomas Dray]

Apr 27, 2014 12:04:59 GMT -6 Capt. Sir Mick Preston said:

Perhaps if your micronation still needs you, you should focus your energies there ?

I can multitask

[Dr. Txec dal Nordselvă]

WHEREAS Thomas Dray has completed all the legal requirements for admission to the Kingdom of Talossa, and has satisfied the nation and us of his interest in Talossan citizenship (the Best Thing Money Can’t Buy), of his intention and desire to participate in our national life, and of his loyalty to the Crown, we are pleased and honoured hereby to admit Thomas Dray to the exalted status of a NATURALISED CITIZEN OF THE KINGDOM OF TALOSSA, and of the province of CÉZEMBRE, with all the rights, privileges, and duties thereunto appertaining.



Done by my hand in the name of King John and under his Royal Seal this 28th day of April in the year of the common era 2014, in the 7th year of the reign of our gracious sovereign King John, and of the independence of Talossa the 35th.

Txec Róibeard dal Nordselva
Deputy Secretary of State

[Sir C. M. Siervicül]

Welcome to Talossa, Thomas!