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Regular Session, 2012
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 129
BY SENATOR BROOME
SENATE. Recognizes Tuesday, May 22, 2012, as YMCA Day in Louisiana.
A RESOLUTION1
To recognize Tuesday, May 22, 2012, as YMCA Day in Louisiana.2
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend the volunteers and members of the3
Louisiana YMCAs and to recognize Tuesday, May 22, 2012, as YMCA Day in Louisiana;4
and5
WHEREAS, the commitment of the YMCA is to nurture the potential of kids,6
promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility; and7
WHEREAS, the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility,8
unite citizens as a movement and guide individuals' behavior, interactions with each other,9
and decision making; and10
WHEREAS, in Louisiana YMCAs, more than one hundred thousand children and11
adults throughout the state have access to the essentials necessary to learn, grow, and thrive;12
and13
WHEREAS, Louisiana's YMCAs support the development of integrated,14
community-based strategies for serving children and families; and15
WHEREAS, Louisiana's YMCAs stand ready to support state government efforts to16
provide developmental programs for children and youth, strengthen families, and mobilize17
and coordinate broad efforts to support children and families through partnerships that meet18 SR NO. 129
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community needs; and1
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, representatives of Louisiana's YMCAs are2
meeting in the Louisiana State Capitol with their state representatives and senators to discuss3
and exchange ideas on issues facing youth and families.4
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana5
does hereby recognize Tuesday, May 22, 2012, as YMCA Day in Louisiana and does hereby6
commend the members and volunteers of Louisiana's YMCAs for their dedication to7
families throughout the state.8
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the9
chairman of the Louisiana Statewide Alliance of YMCAs.10
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Jerry J. Guillot.
DIGEST
Broome SR No.
Recognizes May 22, 2012, as YMCA Day in La.