the Columbus Day celebration and for the Italian American Community:
Mayor Carl Amento of Hamden has consistently aided the Columbus Day Committee in a variety of capacities
including the Honorary Chairman of the 2005 festivities in the Town of Hamden.
Frank Gentilesco (Bio), Art DiSorbo (Bio), and Roberta DeLucia (Bio) of East Haven have been
instrumental in providing for and organizing the 2004 festivities in East Haven. These individuals were of vital
importance towards the success of the 2004 festivities in East Haven.
Theresa Argento will receive the highest award for all her efforts over many years as a member in various
capacities of the Columbus Day Committee. She is involved in many Italian-American organizations in the New
Haven area and continues to be a vibrant leader in most Italian-American activities.
