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Category: Imperial Valley

Sacramento, California - Earlier today at the State Capitol, Marjo Mello of Brawley was honored as the 56th Assembly District’s 2015 Woman of the Year.  Selected for the honor by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, Ms. Mello joined women from all over the state to be recognized for their contributions during a special Assembly Floor Session.

“As the City of Brawley Library Director, Marjo has dedicated her entire life to making the library accessible for everyone in the community and has committed to expanding services and promoting literacy in the City and the entire Imperial Valley,” stated Assemblymember Garcia.  “As libraries transition from traditional print, Marjo has adapted the City’s approach to services by meeting changing times with innovative leadership and established the regions first mobile pre-literacy program,” said Garcia.

In accepting the honor, Marjo said, “I am truly humbled by this award and am grateful to Assemblymember Garcia for selecting me. It’s an honor being here today alongside many other extraordinary women who are committed to their communities”

The Woman of the Year Awards Celebration is held at the State capitol. The day’s proceedings include a brunch reception hosted by the Legislative Women’s Caucus, followed by a special recognition ceremony on the Floor of the State Assembly.

Marjo L. Mello joined the staff of the City of Brawley in 1987 and has led the department as Library Director since 1992.  Mrs. Mello has devoted her career to making the library a place for resources that are accessible and relevant to the community, promoting literacy in the City and the region.  She is remarkably gifted at resource management, including the oversight of a group of highly committed personnel, and quality inventory.  Mrs. Mello has a keen ability to prioritize approaches that provide for the City’s highest level of service to the public.

Her achievements include:

Mrs. Mello resides in Brawley with her husband of forty-one years, Michael.  They moved to Imperial Valley in 1979 to serve as group home parents to teenagers.  Brawley’s rural, small town atmosphere allows Mrs. Mello to pursue her passions and see the results of her efforts first hand in her everyday work with local residents.