Michael F. Nozzolio

Michael F. Nozzolio (born April 10, 1951) is a New York State Senator for the 54th district. He is a Republican. He was first elected in 1992. The 54th district includes parts of the city of Auburn, New York, Geneva, New York, and part or all of the following counties, Wayne County, Ontario County, Cayuga County, Tompkins County, Seneca County, and Monroe County.

Biography

Nozzolio was born on April 10, 1951,^[1] in Seneca Falls, New York, the son of Anna and Albert F. Nozzolio. He and his wife, Rosemary, live in Fayette, in Seneca County, New York. He studied Industrial and Labor Relations as an undergraduate at Cornell University where he also earned a masters degree in Public Administration and Agricultural Economics. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law. Nozzolio also served as a JAG officer in the U.S. Naval Reserves and is currently a Commander in the New York Naval Militia.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1983 to 1992, sitting in the 190th, 191st, 192nd, 193rd and 194th New York State Legislatures. During his tenure in the Assembly, he was chosen to serve as Deputy Minority Leader. At the time, he was the youngest State legislator ever elected from his region.

Nozzolio currently serves as the Chairman of the Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee. He is also a member of both the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Rules Committee, which have jurisdiction over the State budget and all legislation before the State Senate. He is also the senior Senator representing the Monroe County delegation in the New York State Senate.

In 2008, Nozzolio was honored by the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services with the group’s “Public Policy Leadership Award” for sponsoring legislation to mandate alternative prison housing and treatment for prisoners with psychiatric disabilities, making prisons safer for inmates and correctional officers. He was also named Legislator of the Year by the New York State Association for Behavior Analysis in recognition of his service and support of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

In 2011, Nozzolio voted against the Marriage Equality Act, which the Senate passed 33-29. roll call

In recognition of his efforts in many different fields, Nozzolio has received numerous awards throughout his tenure, including honors from the New York State Farm Bureau, New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS), New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, Boy Scouts of America, Remove Intoxicated Drivers (RID), Seneca County Chamber of Commerce, Finger Lakes Library Association Public Service Award, Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID), Finger Lakes Chapter of the Hearing Impaired, New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, Sexual Assault Victims' Advocate Resource (SAVAR), and the New York State Correction Officers.

Nozzolio has also been awarded the Father Joseph P. Beatini Memorial Award and was the recipient of the prestigious Jerome Alpern Distinguished Alumni Award from the Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations, one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a Cornell University alumnus. Nozzolio currently serves as a member of the Cornell University Council and on the Board of the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park. Nozzolio is also a member of the First Niagara Bank Advisory Board.

In 2016, Nozzolio announced that he would not seek reelection, citing the prohibitive recovery period for an upcoming open-heart surgery. ^[2]

Standing Committee Assignments: Crime Victims, Crime and Correction (Chairman); Finance; Rules; Codes; Judiciary; Elections; Investigations and Government Operations; Racing, Gaming and Wagering; and Transportation.

References

1. Michael Nozzolio at Project Vote Smart
2. Special Message from Senator Mike Nozzolio

External links

• New York State Senate: Michael F. Nozzolio