Joseph V. Del Raso Receives Order of the Merit of the Italian Republic
On behalf of President of the Republic of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, Italy’s Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero bestowed the prestigious Order of the Merit of the Italian Republic (Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana) to Joseph V. Del Raso, Pepper Hamilton partner, co-chair of the firm’s Italian Desk and chairman of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), during a private ceremony at Villa Firenze in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.
At the Ambassador’s residence, Mr. Del Raso received the Grande Ufficiale Ordine al Merito della Repubblica for fostering greater relationships and partnerships between Italy and the United States.
The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded in 1951 as the senior order of knighthood by President Luigi Einaudi. Known as the highest ranking of honor of the Republic, it is awarded to individuals for merit in the fields of literature, the arts, public service, philanthropic and humanitarian activities, as well as notable service in civilian and military careers. The order is bestowed by decree of the president of the Italian Republic, as head of the orders of knighthood, on the recommendation of the president of the council.
About the NIAF
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage of Italian Americans. For more information, visit
www.niaf.org.
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