SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 108
WHEREAS, The mission of the YMCA is to build strong
children, strong families, and strong communities through
programs that develop healthy spirits, minds, and bodies; and
WHEREAS, The Texas State Alliance of YMCAs is an
association representing the interests and concerns of the 27
independent YMCAs across Texas; and
WHEREAS, The Texas State Alliance of YMCAs mobilizes
staff, volunteers, and community leaders to advocate on behalf of
local YMCAs to promote their efforts in the areas of youth
development, healthy living, and social responsibility; efforts
in these three areas of focus include nurturing the potential of
every child and teen, improving the state's health and
well-being, and giving back and providing support to neighbors
and communities regardless of income or inability to pay; and
WHEREAS, More than 5,000 employees and nearly 50,000
volunteers serve more than 1.4 million Texans through
programs of the Texas YMCAs, including more than 638,000
children and teens; and
WHEREAS, Collectively, YMCAs are the nation's largest
provider of child care, and in Texas, the YMCAs give over $25
million in financial assistance and scholarships to citizens
across the state;
WHEREAS, The Texas State Alliance of YMCAs Advocacy Day is
a statewide annual event celebrating strong communities and
encouraging Texas leadership to promote healthy living policies
that can become lifelong practices for all Texans; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 11, 2015, as YMCA
Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere appreciation
to all those who participate in promoting a healthy spirit, mind,
and body for all.
Watson, Bettencourt,
Nelson, West
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 9, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate