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Italian American Heritage Month celebration at the White House!!

Dr. Mary Rorro, Dr. Gilda Rorro, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Dr. Pasquale Nestico, President Filitalia

Once again, Drs. Gilda and Mary Rorro, mother-daughter duo, are in the news! They shared an unforgettable experience at The White House in October 2023. They were part of the first-ever Delegation to be invited to The White House in celebration of Italian American Heritage Month.

Dr. Pasquale Nestico Dr. Gilda Rorro, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Dr. Mary Rorro

Judge Basil Russo, President of the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American organizations organized this historic event, hosted by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, who addressed the group with an inspiring speech.

The mother-daughter duo with Judge Basil Russo, President COPOMIAO

In addition to First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, President Joe Biden spoke with members of the Delegation and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi also visited with the Italian-American leaders. The meeting recognized the sacrifices and celebrated the contributions Italian Americans have made to our country.

Dr. Mary Rorro and Dr. Gilda Rorro with Robert DiBiase, Chairperson NJIHC

This link describes the White House meeting:

In Watershed Moment, First Lady Jill Biden Welcomes Italian American Leaders to the White House | Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (copomiao.org)

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