[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 82 (Tuesday, June 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E843]
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                       HONORING THE SONS OF ITALY

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                            HON. TOM MARINO

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2013

  Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, the Sons of Italy is the largest and oldest 
nationally-recognized organization in the United States for people of 
Italian heritage.
   For 100 years, the Sons of Italy Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has 
worked to establish over 150 lodges throughout the commonwealth, all 
dedicated to the promotion of Italian culture, traditions, and legacy.
   With support from their members, the Sons of Italy has raised over 
$35 million for numerous charities including the Alzheimer's 
Association, the Doug Flutie Junior Foundation for Autism and Cooley's 
Anemia Foundation.
   The organization has also given $117 million in donations to 
scholarships, medical research, cultural preservation and disaster 
relief.
   Through their commission for social justice, The Sons of Italy has 
fought racism, prejudice and the stereotyping of all races, religions 
and cultures.
   As an Italian-American myself, I am honored to offer my 
congratulations to the Sons of Italy, and praise their devotion to the 
preservation of Italian-American heritage.

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