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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 147
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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welcome the Texas Alliance of YMCAs as it celebrates February 13, |
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2013, as YMCA Appreciation Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Alliance of YMCAs has been a cornerstone |
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in communities around the Lone Star State for 150 years; its |
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programs and services foster youth development, healthy living, |
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and social responsibility; and |
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WHEREAS, An inclusive and sustaining organization for all |
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people, regardless of faith, race, age, or income, this venerable |
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alliance serves more than 1.3 million Texans; it is leading the |
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battle against childhood obesity with wellness programs like |
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Activate America and collaborates with the Centers for Disease |
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Control and hospitals and foundations to increase fitness among |
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Texas families; and |
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WHEREAS, The YMCAs of Texas serve more than 600,000 |
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children and teens through quality programming such as early |
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learning child care and after school care services; its beloved |
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youth camps allow participants to explore the outdoors while |
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building self-esteem and social skills; and |
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WHEREAS, A long-standing force in healthy living, this |
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invaluable resource provides nearly $25 million in direct |
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financial assistance to individuals, children, and families each |
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year to permit them to participate in programs that enhance their |
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well-being; more than 47,000 volunteers give their time annually |
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to YMCA causes; and |
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WHEREAS, This volunteer spirit, along with the YMCA's |
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mission to serve all individuals, lies at the core of the Texas |
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Alliance's successes and achievements over the past 150 years; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Alliance of YMCAs as |
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it celebrates YMCA Appreciation Day at the State Capitol and |
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extend best wishes for a memorable celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |
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Deuell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 11, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |