New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is celebrating after receiving a prestigious award from a national Italian American organization.
DiNapoli announced he was presented with the Guglielmo Marconi Award on Saturday by the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America.
“I am truly honored to receive the Guglielmo Marconi Award. I was raised by parents and immigrant grandparents who were deeply proud of being Italian Americans and believed that success would be achieved through hard work and determination,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to their love, support and teachings, I achieved my dream of a career in public service, culminating in being elected State Comptroller of New York. It is with great pride that I accept this high honor, and I know my parents and grandparents would be so very proud of this recognition.”
DiNapoli became New York State’s 54th comptroller in 2007. He is also the first Italian American to serve in the role.
While serving in the state assembly, he served a term as president of the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators. He also edited the book The Italian Jewish Experience about the role of Italians rescuing Jews during World War II. He has been a member of the Order since October 1983.
The order presents the award to an individual for their contributions to the nation and record of accomplishments.
