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Government & Education

Overview

Because it was not uncommon for nearly destitute Italian immigrants to have arrived in America with little formal schooling and even less knowledge of the English language, education, highly valued in their native land as a path to success, became a primary focus for newly settled families. Parochial schools, which offered religious instruction alongside traditional subject matter, were appealing to many Italian American parents.

Additionally, Italian Americans have played major roles in Fresno County government from early City Councilman, Pat Camaroda and former mayor, Lee Brand, to father and son team, Edward L. Fanucchi and Edward D. Fanucchi who have served sequentially as

Honorary Consuls of Italy in Fresno since the mid 1970s.

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Politicians

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Lee Brand

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P.J. "Pat" Camaroda

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Educators

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Fresno State Top Dogs

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Michael Giovannetti Family

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Vince Petrucci

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Parochial School System & San Joaquin Memorial High School

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San Joaquin Memorial High School

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Italian Studies Program

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Italian Studies Programs

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Honorary Vice Consulate of Italy

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HONORARY VICE CONSULATE OF ITALY

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Oral Histories

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Jim Cardella

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Dominic Papagni

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Michael Joseph & Silvana Gravano Giovannetti

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Tony Petrosino

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Judge Jim Petrucelli

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