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Basil M. Russo (born March 10, 1947) is an American attorney, politician of the Democratic Party, and judge. He was majority leader of the Cleveland City Council. Later he served as a judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas and a judge of the Ohio's Eighth District Court of Appeals.
Nov 15, 2021 · Basil Russo was watching the ballgame on TV with his immigrant grandfather when Cleveland Indians slugger Rocky Colavito hit his record-tying fourth consecutive home run against the Baltimore Orioles on June 10, 1959. Russo was only 12 at the time, but that moment is forever etched in his memory.
Oct 14, 2023 · Hon. Basil Russo was formally inducted as a “Knight of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy” on Sunday, Oct. 8. The Order, established in 1951, is the highest-ranking honor of the Italian Republic. The official ceremony took place in Little Italy at Angelo’s Nido Italia, where Russo earned the Cavaliere dell’ Ordine al Merito ...
Aug 22, 2014 · Basil Russo was the driving force behind the creation of the Bishop Anthony M. Pilla Italian American Studies program at John Carroll University, his alma mater. He is the chairman of the...
Oct 16, 2023 · Hon. Basil Russo was formally inducted as a “Knight of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy” on Sunday, Oct. 8. The Order, established in 1951, is the highest-ranking honor of the Italian Republic.
Sep 18, 2021 · A fierce advocate on behalf of his heritage for decades, Basil Russo has undertaken the Garibaldian task of uniting the community on a national level.
Sep 29, 2022 · The Innocent 11 and the Creation of Columbus Day. A mass lynching carried out against Italian Americans gave rise to Columbus statues and holidays, enabling our ancestors to assimilate and overcome discrimination in America. By Basil M. Russo, ISDA National President.
