CT YMCAs Names Sen. Boucher “Legislator of the Year”

The Connecticut Alliance of YMCA’s on Oct. 21 named State Senator Toni Boucher (R-Wilton) its “Legislator of the Year.”

Boucher was presented with a plaque in honor of her advocacy and leadership at the State Capitol.

from left to right: Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs Executive Director John Cattelan, Sen. Toni Boucher , and Riverbrook Regional YMCA CEO Bob McDowell. The Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs has named Sen. Boucher its “Legislator of the Year.”

“I am so appreciative to the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs for this wonderful honor,” Sen. Boucher said. “Our YMCAs are powerful advocates for the needs of children, families and individuals throughout Connecticut. I am pleased to have been able to help our YMCAs to better serve their members. I applaud the work they do to make a positive impact on the lives of thousands of children.”

Sen. Boucher, who serves as ranking member of the legislature’s Education Committee, continues to focus on strengthening the state’s laws regarding on school readiness and concussion awareness.

Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs Executive Director John Cattelan said, “Today’s YMCA is much more than what you may think. Focusing in on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA services the need of 550,000 residents across the state of Connecticut.”