Joseph V. Del Raso, Esq. executive vice president, and Salvatore J. Zizza, president of National Italian American Foundation
Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell

Moniday October 9, 2006
at NASDAQ's MarketSite
in New York City.

National Italian American Foundation

Salvatore J. Zizza, president, and Joseph V. Del Raso, Esq. executive vice president, of National Italian American Foundation, preside over the closing bell.

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is the major advocate in Washington, DC for nearly 25 million Italian Americans, the nation's fifth largest ethnic group. Its mission is to preserve and protect Italian American heritage and culture. Through its many programs, NIAF helps young Italian Americans with their educations and careers
Works closely with Congress and the White House to promote the appointment of Italian Americans in government
Encourages the teaching of Italian language and culture in U.S. schools
Monitors the portrayal of Italian Americans by the news and entertainments industries
Strengthens cultural and economic ties between Italy and the U.S.

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