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Regular Session, 2013 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8
BY SENATOR WALSWORTH
A RESOLUTION
To designate April 10, 2013, as "YMCA Day in Louisiana".
WHEREAS, YMCA's commitment is to nurture the potential of kids, promote
healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility; and
WHEREAS, YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility unite
us as a movement and guide our behavior, interactions with each other, and
decision-making; and
WHEREAS, more than 100,000 children and adults throughout the state in Louisiana
YMCAs have access to the essentials necessary to learn, grow, and thrive; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana's YMCAs support the development of integrated,
community-based strategies for serving children and families; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana's YMCAs stand ready to support state government efforts to
provide developmental programs for youth, strengthen families, and mobilize and coordinate
broad efforts to support children and families through partnerships that meet community
needs; and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2013, representatives of Louisiana's YMCAs will meet in
the Louisiana State Capitol with their representatives and senators to discuss and exchange
ideas on issues facing youths and families.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby designate April 10, 2013, as "YMCA Day in Louisiana".
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE