Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR133 Compare Versions

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2	2	House Resolution 133
3	3	By: Representatives Gambill of the 15
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5	5	, Wade of the 9
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7	7	, Kelley of the 16
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9	9	, and Momtahan
10	10	of the 17
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13	13	A RESOLUTION
14	14	Recognizing and commending the YMCAs of Georgia for the important work they do in
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16	16	communities across the state promoting a healthy spirit, mind, and body; and for other2
17	17	purposes.3
18	18	WHEREAS, the YMCAs of Georgia, through the Georgia Alliance of YMCAs, work4
19	19	collectively to increase their ability to build stronger kids, families, and communities through5
20	20	youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility and play an essential role in6
21	21	providing engaging, safe, and affordable after-school care; and7
22	22	WHEREAS, through statewide communication and cooperation, the Georgia Alliance of8
23	23	YMCAs assists member associations in their work to provide educational and healthful9
24	24	programming for children, adults, families, and seniors; and10
25	25	WHEREAS, educating and engaging policy and decision makers on the YMCA's mission,11
26	26	history, and programs and helping to position the YMCAs of Georgia as leaders in and a12
27	27	resource on the topics of early childhood education, health, and wellness for when policy13
28	28	decisions affecting YMCAs throughout Georgia are being made is of the utmost importance;14
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32	32	WHEREAS, establishing partnerships and relationships here in Georgia and with our
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34	34	congressional representatives in Washington, D.C., during their National Advocacy Day; and17
35	35	WHEREAS, offering support, educational, and staff development; advocacy updates; grant18
36	36	opportunities; and so much more, YMCAs are a vital part of, and often the life-line for, our19
37	37	communities in Georgia; and20
38	38	WHEREAS, the Georgia Alliance of YMCAs is made up of 17 YMCA associations with21
39	39	over 75 facilities throughout our state, including the Albany YMCA, Athens YMCA, The22
40	40	Family Y of Greater Augusta, Bainbridge-Decatur County YMCA, YMCA of Coastal23
41	41	Georgia, YMCA of Metro Atlanta, YMCA of Metropolitan Columbus, Georgia Mountains24
42	42	YMCA, Moultrie YMCA, North Georgia Community YMCA, Rome-Floyd County YMCA,25
43	43	Thomasville YMCA and Youth Center, Tift Area YMCA, Valdosta-Lowndes County26
44	44	YMCA, YMCAs of Waycross Georgia, YMCA of the Georgia's Piedmont, and the West27
45	45	Broad Street YMCA; and28
46	46	WHEREAS, the Georgia Alliance of YMCAs will host its annual State Advocacy Day on29
47	47	February 6, 2025, in the historic halls of the Georgia State Capitol so that all 17 YMCA30
48	48	associations and their staff, volunteers, and partners may have the opportunity to meet their31
49	49	local representatives.32
50	50	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that33
51	51	the members of this body recognize and commend the YMCAs of Georgia for years of34
52	52	bringing children, adults, families, and seniors together with state and local partners so that35
53	53	they may continue making a positive impact in communities across the State of Georgia.36
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56	56	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
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58	58	and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the38
59	59	Georgia Alliance of YMCAs.39
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