1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 167 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-3 recognize the YMCAs of Texas, which have over 1.2 million active 1-4 participants and members; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Texas YMCAs have been vital parts of their 1-6 communities for over 100 years; they strive to develop strong 1-7 children, strong families, and strong communities; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The mission of the YMCAs of Texas is to put 1-9 Christian principles into practice through programs that build 1-10 healthy spirits, minds, and bodies; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The wide range of activities the YMCAs have 1-12 generated are designed to develop the body, promote spiritual 1-13 awareness, and appeal to the minds of those it serves; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The YMCAs of Texas are best remembered for their 1-15 child care, youth sports, camping, aquatics, and adult wellness 1-16 programs, which are intended to nurture the healthy development 1-17 of children, strengthen families, and encourage positive behavior 1-18 in teenagers; and 1-19 WHEREAS, As a result, Texas communities are becoming 1-20 healthier and safer places to live and work; now, therefore, 1-21 be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 76th Legislature, hereby congratulate the YMCAs of Texas and 1-24 declare November 10, 1999, as YMCA Day at the State Capitol; and, 2-1 be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-3 the YMCAs of Texas as an expression of the high regard of the 2-4 Texas Senate. 2-5 Wentworth 2-6 ______________________________________ 2-7 President of the Senate 2-8 I hereby certify that the above 2-9 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-10 on February 8, 1999. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate