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