84R22141 BPG-D
By: Goldman H.R. No. 2095
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is celebrating
the 125th anniversary of its founding in 2015; and
WHEREAS, When it was established in 1890, Fort Worth's YMCA
focused on meeting the physical and spiritual needs of the young men
frequenting the streets and saloons of the frontier town; the
organization used its "Gospel Wagon" to convey patrons to its
facilities, which included a dormitory, reading rooms, gymnasiums,
and space for social interaction; and
WHEREAS, Two prominent Fort Worth leaders, Amon G. Carter Sr.
and Amon G. Carter Jr., played key roles in the expansion of the
YMCA in the first part of the 20th century; the senior Mr. Carter
served on the board in the early years and laid the cornerstone for
the Downtown YMCA building in 1924; in addition, he donated land for
the creation of Camp Carter YMCA; his son later became board chair
and further developed the camp and other initiatives; and
WHEREAS, In order to meet the needs of the growing city, the
association has opened a number of new facilities over the years;
today, it encompasses 13 branches, including Camp Carter, and it
serves more than 100,000 people of all ages in both Tarrant and Hood
Counties; its locations offer a wide range of programs, among them
health and wellness, athletics, aquatics, after-school activities,
child care, and arts education; and
WHEREAS, The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth has demonstrated
an unyielding commitment to the strength and vibrancy of the
community, and over the course of its long history, it has made a
positive difference in the lives of countless residents; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
on its 125th anniversary and extend to all those associated with
this outstanding organization sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.