ROME. The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, has conferred, motu proprio, 33 honors to the Merit of the Italian Republic to citizens who have distinguished themselves for acts of heroism, for their commitment to solidarity, in volunteering, for the activity in favor social inclusion, in international cooperation, in the promotion of culture, legality, the right to health and children’s rights. Among them a 39-year-old Somali waiter who found a wallet with 5,000 euros and returned it to its rightful owner. Mohamed Ali Hassan, married and father of six. For years he has lived and worked in Vibo Valentia. He is a domestic worker. The Head of State has identified, among the many examples present in civil society and institutions, some significant cases of civil commitment, dedication to the common good and testimony of republican values. The award ceremony will take place at the Quirinale Palace on November 29, 2021 at 11 am and will concern the 2020 and 2021 winners.
Reasons
Here is the list (2021) and the motivations of the new ones awarded by the President of the Republic: – Stefano Caccavari, 33, Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For his innovative contribution to the enhancement of the territorial heritage in Calabria” – Enrico Capo, 92, Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For his theoretical and experiential contribution in the deepening and study of policies related to social work” – Raffaele Capperi, 27, Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For his personal commitment in raising awareness against bullying and discrimination” – Giancarlo Dell’Amico, 91, Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For the altruism and sensitivity shown in the occasion of the first anti Covid-19 vaccination campaign “- Daniela Di Fiore, 51, Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic:” For the passion, the profe ssionality and the sensitivity with which he carries out the teaching service in favor of children hospitalized in the pediatric oncology ward of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome “- Maria Teresa D’Oronzio, 64, and Michele Lupo, 70, officers of the Order at Merit of the Italian Republic: “For their commitment to improving the condition of small onco-haematological patients in Basilicata” – Mamadou Fall, 39, Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For the courage and altruism with which , at his own risk, intervened to defend a woman from a violent attack “- Michele Farina, 57, Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic:” For her generous and passionate commitment to the protection of dignity and rights of Alzheimer’s patients “.
Civic sense
Mohamed Ali Hassan, 39, Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For the civic sense shown on the occasion of the return of a large sum of money” – Giuseppe Lavalle, 78, Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic : “For his precious and generous assistance and support to the children of the Penal Institute for Minors of Nisida.” – Astutillo Malgioglio, 63, Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For his constant and courageous commitment in favor of the assistance and integration of children with dystrophy. ” – Mauro Mascetti, 48 and Giovanni Lo Dato, 70, respectively Knight and Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For their lucid and timely intervention in rescuing a group of boys threatened by a fire. ” – Matteo Mazzarotto, 62, and Ivana Perri, 55, Officers of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For their dedication to the inclusion and support for after us of people with severe cognitive-sensory disabilities” – Gaspare Morgante, 59, and Laura Terdossi, 56, Officials of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For their original initiative of solidarity with those who live in conditions of solitude and isolation” – Andrea Mucci, 23, Cavaliere dell ‘Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For his imaginative contribution in promoting the culture of accessibility” – Maria Teresa Nardello, 77, Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For his precious work of promotion and protection of the right to education for children in Sierra Leone “.
Support network
Valeria and Federica Pace, 32, Knights of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For their testimony and their commitment to creating a network of mutual support and discussion for patients suffering from rare diseases in Sicily” – Martina Pigliapoco , 26 years old, Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For the courage and sensitivity shown in the exercise of his duties” Carabiniera in service at the Carabinieri Station of San Vito di Cadore (BL). – Walter Rista, 77, Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For the professionalism and generosity shown in promoting resocialization paths for prisoners” – Gabriele Salvadori, 46, Knight of the Order of Merit of the Republic Italian: “For his decisive first aid intervention to an athlete who fell off a cliff during a cycling race”. – Giandonato Salvia, 32, Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For his contribution in promoting a social use of new technologies”. – Maria Vittoria Sebastiani, 86, Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For her lifelong commitment to promoting the culture of dialogue and encounter”. – Carmelo Sella, 69, Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For his effective collaboration in the construction of an oratory for the children of a Senegalese village”. – Mariangela Tarì, 47, Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For her precious, intense and passionate testimony of the daily difficulties linked to the condition of family caregiver” – Stefano Tavilla, 56, Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For its commitment to dissemination and information on the issue of eating disorders” – Annamaria Valzasina, 59, Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: “For her commendable dedication to teaching and training of young students “- Cristina Zambonini, 35, Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic:” For her example of fortitude and for her passionate contribution in promoting the culture of giving “.