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When Vito Garzilli, the City Manager for the City of Sorrento, was introduced, Carol Bogash presented him with a plaque. The mayor of Sorrento couldn't attend the event so the ceremony was for the City Manager. The text of the plaque was:
This Certification of Appreciation is Presented to Marco Fiorentino, Mayor of Sorrento City in Grateful Recognition of His Manifold Contributions to The Smithsonian Associates
Mayor Marco Fiorentino went to extraordinary lengths to ensure the overwhelming success of "Bellissima Compania: Italy's Southern Jewel." His vision and drive to increase and diffuse international understanding developed into a distinguished exhibition of porcelain from The Correale Museum of Sorrento at the Smithsonian Castle and the presentation of stunning educational programs. He ensured that visitors from across America and around the world are discovering the historical and cultural importance of the beautiful City of Sorrento.
April 28, 2004
Mara Mayor
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