[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9653]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                        HONORING FRANCO IADEROSA

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Mr. Franco 
Iaderosa who has been named the Italian American of the Year by the 
Italian Study Group of Troy. The annual recognition is presented to 
those who make significant contributions in promoting and maintaining 
the importance of the Italian culture.
  Franco Iaderosa has dedicated himself to many years of service to the 
rich heritage of the Italian-American community in Michigan through his 
outstanding leadership as Education Director of the N.O.I. Foundation 
which promotes the Italian Language curriculum in both public and 
private Detroit schools.
  It is through Franco's commitment to the education of our children 
that Italian history, culture and traditions can be preserved and 
enhanced in our communities.
  I am proud to say that Michigan is home to one of the most vibrant 
Italian communities in the United States. They have brought countless 
contributions to the Great Lakes State.
  Our Italian community in Michigan has played an important role in 
enhancing the Italian culture, identity and pride of Italian-Americans, 
by teaching the importance of family, church, and local community.
  I want to express my congratulations to Franco Iaderosa for his years 
of dedication in keeping those traditions alive.
  Mr. President, I yield the floor.

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