Senator Nozzolio congratulated Geneva High School Sophomore Melissa Marquez for being named the Geneva Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year in recognition of her outstanding community service, academic success and leadership qualities. Melissa has made the honor roll consistently since sixth grade and participates in a number of educational programs with the Club, as well as the Leaders’ Project at Hobart & William Smith College. She plans on attending college to study biochemistry.

Senator Nozzolio has been a strong supporter of the Geneva Boys & Girls Club, including helping the Club establish its Community Center, where Melissa participates in many of her after-school activities and helps manage the theatre program.