 Steve Irwin Day, which honours the late Australian conservationist and TV star every year on November 15, took on a special flavour in 2009 as Terry Irwin became an Australian citizen. Terry choosing to become an Australian as a special way to honour the memory of her husband. We all know that Terry Irwin is a true blue Aussie, but today it's going to be official. She's going to be officially made an Australian citizen. In front of friends, family and well wishes, American born Terry made her pledge of commitment to Australia in a special ceremony in Australia Zoo's Crocosium, her children Bindi and Robert by her side. Senator for Queensland Mark Ferner presided over the ceremony. I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people. I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people. Whose democratic beliefs I share. Whose democratic beliefs I share. 2009 is the 60th anniversary of Australian citizenship. In honour of the occasion, Terry was presented with a specially minted commemorative $1 coin. On behalf of the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, I have great pleasure in presenting you this specially minted $1 coin. So congratulations. Thank you very much. Thank you, this is a great honour. Bindi and Robert leading the Crocosium in a loud and proud rendition of the national anthem. Terry, who scored 100% in her citizenship test, says that she's proud to have taken the final step to become an Australian citizen. I feel like I just got married.