The mayor of New York City wrote a letter to PrimiDieci USA congratulating them on their work. Each year, PrimiDieci Society honors 10 extraordinary individuals of Italian origin or nationality who have made notable contributions across different fields such as business, medicine, empowering youth, and the arts. These awardees exemplify the talent and drive of both New York and Italy. The mayor commends PrimiDieci Society for celebrating the Italian diaspora and sharing success stories that will inspire future leaders.

1. T H E C I T Y O F N E W Y O R K
O F F I C E O F T H E M A Y O R
N E W Y O R K , N Y 1 0 0 0 7
November 6, 2015
Dear Friends:
It is an honor to extend greetings to the readers of PrimiDieci USA.
By honoring ten extraordinary individuals of Italian origins or nationality every year,
PrimiDieci Society is drawing attention to the indelible mark Italian Americans have left on
every sector of our nation’s life. Whether running successful businesses, pioneering new
frontiers in medical technology, empowering our youth or composing timeless classics, the
awardees it singles out epitomize the talent and tenacity that define both New York and Italy. We
are fortunate to live in a city that attracts people from across the map to its shores because each
wave of immigrants enriches our neighborhoods, strengthens our economy and inspires our
evolution. As one of hundreds of thousands of proud Italian New Yorkers, I commend
PrimiDieci Society for celebrating the Italian diaspora throughout the five boroughs and around
the world and sharing the success stories that embolden the next generation of leaders to rise.
On behalf of the City of New York, I offer congratulations to the honorees. Please accept
my best wishes for continued success.
Sincerely,
Bill de Blasio
Mayor