H.R. No. 551
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Visitors from numerous Texas YMCAs are gathering at
the State Capitol on February 23, 2011, and this occasion provides a
welcome opportunity to honor the YMCA for its success in
strengthening communities throughout the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, The Y is a nonprofit organization committed to the
goals of nurturing youth development, promoting healthy living, and
inspiring social responsibility; in collaboration with government,
business, and other nonprofit groups, the Y works to maximize civic
resources and to ensure that all individuals have the chance to
learn, grow, and thrive; and
WHEREAS, In Texas, 30 different corporate YMCAs serve over
150 communities; moreover, 3,000 volunteers share their time and
talents on local YMCA boards and provide leadership and direction
to an additional 60,000 program volunteers and 5,000 employees;
touching many lives, there are more than 1.3 million YMCA members in
Texas, and half that number are children; and
WHEREAS, The Y has contributed immeasurably to the health and
well-being of residents of the Lone Star State, and its presence
will continue to be an asset to the cities, towns, and neighborhoods
of Texas for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby welcome the honored guests from YMCAs across
Texas to the State Capitol and extend to all those associated with
this outstanding organization sincere best wishes for continued
success with their important work.
Rodriguez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 551 was adopted by the House on March
3, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House