Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor a member of my community who is being recognized for his years of service to his fellow citizens in the field of education. Mr. Mario Mancieri. of Bristol. RI. Is this years recipient of the Italian Heritage Award. Marios family immigrated to America from Italy and settled in Bristol. He graduated in 1965 from Providence College where he majored In education and received his first teaching assignment in Tiverton. RI. In 1968. he was appointed teacher/team leader at Henry E. Anthony School in Portsmouth. RI. In 1970. after gaining his masters degree from Rhode Island College. he was appointed principal of the Howard Hathaway Elementary School.
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