Carabian, clown doctor and volunteer, always close to the less fortunate. Important recognition for Antonio Pistillo, soldier from San Severo, commander of the Carabinieri Station of Lucera. “He has been carrying out voluntary work for several years and has already received numerous awards for his social commitment”, reports a note from the Prefecture of Foggia. Yesterday, Pistillo, chief marshal of the force, received theHonor of Knight of Merit of the Italian Republic.
The ceremony for the 78th anniversary of the proclamation of the Italian Republic took place in Foggia. The celebrations opened in Piazza Italia, with the laying of a laurel wreath at the War Memorial by the prefect of Foggia, Maurizio Valiante, and the mayor of Foggia, Maria Aida Episcopo, and with the solemn flag-raising ceremony. The prefect read the message sent for the occasion by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, in the presence of the highest authorities of the Province.
Following this, the award ceremony of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic took place at the Government Palace. awarded by the President of the Republic to 8 citizens residing in the territory of this province (including Pistillo), who have particularly distinguished themselves in the disengagement of public offices and activities carried out for social and humanitarian purposes, as well as for long and notable services in civil and military careers.
