Speaking during a meeting of the Association of Foreign Title Holders in Malta Marquis Anthony Buttigieg De Piro called on the assembly of nobility to serve their duties and responsibilities. The Marquis, who is also the President of the association said, "We have a duty to our ancestors, we have to be as good as our ancestors when they started, we have a duty to our generation, and to our descendants."
"We have to embody the tradition, customs and the patrimony of the ancient Nobility in Malta, and of those Kingdoms and countries in Europe from which our titles derive," he added. The President of the Association continued to say that he was pleased to note that a good number of the Association's Members have proved themselves as captains of industry, commerce, business and in the army, as well as being leaders of society. To applause from those present, Marquis Buttigieg De Piro congratulated Association Member Dr. John Attard Montalto, The Baron of San Paolino, on being elected to the European Parliament, saying that this was an honour for the Association.
Marquis Buttigieg De Piro told delegates that the Council and Association are propelled by the energy of a number of volunteers who offer their services and expertise at no cost to, and at no obligation whatsoever, namely the interim Secretary Chevalier Aaron G P de Giorgio, who has been the Press and Information Officer since 2000. He also paid tribute to Legal Adviser Dr Louis Camilleri Preziosi de' Conti Preziosi and the Heraldic Consultant, Ambassador Captain Adrian Strickland.
The Assembly of Foreign Title Holders was hosted at the Commandery of the Castello of the Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem. In order to help further the charitable aims of the Order of St. Lazarus, the Association will make a contribution to the charity fund.
In his report to the present Members, Chevalier Aaron G P de Giorgio, interim Secretary, mentioned that the membership of the Association has increased, through much hard work and invitations tendered by Officers on Council to individuals who are eligible to join. The Association presently has 18 Full Members and 15 Associate Members. The Council received, processed and accepted six new applications for Associate Membership.
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