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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 431
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     recognize the Young Men's Christian Association of San Antonio
 1-5     on the grand occasion of its 125th anniversary; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Young Men's Christian Association in
 1-7     San Antonio is dedicated to building strong families and
 1-8     communities; it serves people of all ages, incomes, and
 1-9     abilities through a wide variety of programs designed to meet
1-10     changing community needs; and
1-11           WHEREAS, The organization incorporates the values of
1-12     honesty, respect, and responsibility into all of its programs;
1-13     it sponsors such activities as group swimming lessons, English
1-14     as a second language classes, night school classes, and public
1-15     library programs; and
1-16           WHEREAS, The Young Men's Christian Association in
1-17     San Antonio provides parents with high-quality child care,
1-18     teens with safe events to attend, and senior citizens with
1-19     social programs; the organization provides many of its
1-20     services through its partnership with schools, hospitals,
 2-1     churches, parks, and charities and is a volunteer-based and
 2-2     volunteer-led movement; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-4     77th Legislature, hereby commend the Young Men's Christian
 2-5     Association of San Antonio on its invaluable contributions to
 2-6     citizens throughout the city; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
 2-8     as a memento of the organization's 125th anniversary and as an
 2-9     expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-10                                                            Van de Putte
2-11                                  ______________________________________
2-12                                          President of the Senate
2-13                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-14                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-15                                  on March 8, 2001.
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2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-18                                  ______________________________________
2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate