EVENT: Welcome Reception for the Italian American Congressional

Delegation (IACD) of the 113th United States Congress

SPONSORS: National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and

The Italian American Congressional Delegation (IACD)

WHEN: Wednesday, February 27, 2013

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: The United States Capitol Visitors Center

House Visitors Center (HVC)

Room 201

Washington, D.C.

A Welcome Reception honoring new and returning U.S. Representatives and Senators of the Italian American Congressional Delegation of the 113th U.S. Congress will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. This private event is hosted by the National Italian American Foundation Frank J. Guarini Public Policy Forum in conjunction with the Italian American Congressional Delegation, a bicameral and bipartisan group of congressional members of Italian heritage.

NIAF's leadership will be joined by IADC Co-Chairmen, Representatives Pat Tiberi (OH) and Bill Pascrell (NJ) including Senator Michael Enzi , Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi; Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR); Michael Capuano (MA); David Cicilline (RI); Chris Collins (NY); Virginia Foxx (NC); Michael Grimm (NY); Frank Pallone (NJ); Trey Radel (FL) and Ted Yoho (FL), administration and government officials, business and community leaders, embassy dignitaries, media, and other notables.

NIAF is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works closely in Washington, D.C., with the Italian American Congressional Delegation and The White House as a national voice of the Italian American community to promote stronger economic, social and cultural relations between Italy and the United States. Our cornerstone programs include scholarships for young people to support educational and cultural activities at many colleges and universities.

Elissa Ruffino

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)

1860 19th Street NW

Washington, DC 20009