The Municipality of Naples presented former mayor Rosa Russo Iervolino with a commemorative plaque on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
The recognition was delivered by Teresa Armato, Naples councillor for Tourism and Productive Activities. Mayor Gaetano Manfredi expressed appreciation for Iervolino's two terms as mayor and for her broader public service.
A Small Ceremony in Rome
According to the reports, the tribute was a modest ceremony held at Iervolino's home in Rome. Armato delivered the municipal recognition on Manfredi's delegation, representing the city.
While the primary accounts emphasize the commemorative plaque, La Repubblica also reports that the recognition included the City of Naples medal alongside the plaque. The exact wording engraved on the plaque was not reported.
Two Terms as Mayor of Naples
Iervolino served as mayor of Naples from 2001 to 2011, completing two full terms.
The reports also note a national milestone in her career: she was the first woman to serve as Italy's Minister of the Interior.
Why the City Marked the Milestone
The birthday tribute was presented as an institutional recognition of Iervolino's service to Naples during her decade in office. The municipality's gesture was reported by Il Mattino, ANSA, and La Repubblica on September 17, 2026.
