Albany - Calling it a great day for Victor's children and families, New
York State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio (R-Fayette) today announced that he
has secured a $1 million State grant for the new Victor Community Center on
the Victor Central School campus. The announcement of the multi-use,
multi-generational Community Center was made at the Victor Education Center
on campus.
"This is a great day for all of the children and families in Victor,"
Senator Nozzolio said. "I couldn't be more pleased to be able to secure
this funding for the Victor Community Center. This facility will serve
every resident of Victor and will be a great place for after-school
activities, sporting events, meetings and much, much more."
The Victor Community Center will be built off of Lane Road on the Victor
Central School campus and will accommodate physical education classes,
athletic team practices, and practices of the Marching Blue Devils. The
Center will be open to all residents of the Town of Victor for fitness and
other classes run through the Victor Central School Community Education
Department. The planned facility will also be used by the Town of Victor's
Parks and Recreation Department for classes and events.
Timothy J. McElheran, Victor Central School District Superintendent said
"On the behalf of all Victor students, I would like to sincerely thank
Senator Nozzolio for his commitment to the construction of the Victor
Recreation and Wellness Center. His funding of $1 million for the project
and his continued support to the Victor Central School District is greatly
appreciated by all of us."
Jack Richter, Victor Town Supervisor said "This grant is another great
example of Senator Nozzolio's commitment to the residents of the Town of
Victor. The Victor Community Center will be a tremendous asset to the
community and I know I speak for the entire Town Board in acknowledging
Senator Nozzolio's efforts to secure such a substantial grant to allow this
project to move forward."
The Community Center will be composed of a recreation center, a gymnasium
and a field house. The recreation center will be 16,200 square feet and
will include a fitness center, locker rooms, multi-purpose rooms, a senior
citizen lounge, and pre-school rooms. The gymnasium will be 14,600 square
feet and will feature a full-size basketball court and a suspended jogging
tract. The 44,800 square foot field house will have a playing area of 80
yards by 50 yards.
"This center will be used for many different and unique purposes and will
help attract visitors to our community who will shop in our local stores
and eat in our local restaurants, enhancing our economic development
efforts and creating jobs," Senator Nozzolio concluded.
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SENATOR NOZZOLIO ANNOUNCES AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY
State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio (R,C-Fayette) today announced that the New York State Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications from students for two $1,500 athletic scholarships and two $1,500 academic scholarships to be awarded in June at their annual Conference weekend.
"These scholarships will help students pay for their college education and assist them in reaching their full potential," said Senator Nozzolio. "As a member of the New York State Conference of Italian-American State Legislators, I am very pleased that these scholarships are being offered and I encourage all local students to apply."
This year, the four recipients of the scholarships will be either current or future college students who are residents of New York State. In order for recipients to be considered for the Fall 2005 academic year, all applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 15, 2005. Eligibility will be based upon a student's grade point average, dedication to an organized sport(s), their interest in pursuing a higher education, and their involvement in the local community as well as their individual financial need.
Students residing in the 54th Senate district who are interested in applying for the scholarship can request an application by contacting Senator Nozzolio's office toll free at 1-888-568-9816.
Senator Nozzolio is a member of the New York State Conference of Italian-American State Legislators. In 2002, he was named by the Conference as its Legislator of the Year, in recognition of his strong commitment to public service and his constituents.
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