Sen. Slossberg Congratulates Boys & Girls Club 'Youth of the Year'

From the Office of Senator Gayle Slossberg: Senator Gayle Slossberg (D-Milford) led the state Senate in offering a warm welcome to the fourteen Boys & Girls Club “Youths of the Year.” The group of young men and women represented Boys & Girls Clubs from throughout Connecticut. Milford’s own “Youth of the Year,” Julie Myers, was also in attendance and congratulated by Slossberg.

“I was such a pleasure to meet all the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year, and especially Julie Myers of Milford,” said Senator Slossberg. “Julie is a student at Jonathan Law High School and a truly impressive young woman who has showed great poise and determination. I hope she and the other Youths of the Year enjoyed their time visiting the General Assembly, as we certainly enjoyed meeting them. I wish them the best of luck and look forward to hearing more from them all in the future.”

Since 1947, Youth of the Year has been Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Club members.

The Youth of the Year members, embody the values of leadership and service; academic excellence; and healthy lifestyles. They are examples of the critical impact that Boys & Girls Clubs have on the lives of young people.

The full list of Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year is as follows:

Image Courtesy of the Office of Senator Slossberg