It was not until 1989, when he had been a Witness for some 34 years, that the first sign - language congregation in the United States was formed in New York City.
Tikai 1989. gadā, kad Sirils bija kalpojis Jehovam jau 34 gadus, Ņujorkā tika izveidota pirmā zīmju valodas draudze Amerikas Savienotajās Valstīs.