The retired Marshal Elio Rocca was awarded the important and prestigious recognition of Knight of the Republic.
The award ceremony took place in the Prefecture in the presence of the Prefect, Rosa Maria Padovano. The mayor Giovanni Politano and the provincial corrector of the minimi father Francesco Maria Trebisonda took part in the event.
“The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic – explains Politano – is a recognition to be proud of, which was awarded to retired Marshal Elio Rocca for his high professional and social commitment and for his conduct of life, which made him rendered meritorious towards our Republic.
The City of Paola is grateful to Rocca. We are grateful, also and above all, for the commitment and dedication he has carried out during his years in the service of the State and today, in the service of a constant and daily social commitment which certainly represents a more than positive example for the new generations”.
