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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 432
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
 1-4     to recognize the Young Men's Christian Association of the
 1-5     United States on the grand occasion of the organization's
 1-6     150th anniversary, which is being celebrated this year; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, The Young Men's Christian Association is
 1-8     dedicated to building strong families and communities; it serves
 1-9     people of all ages, incomes, and abilities through a wide variety
1-10     of programs designed to meet changing community needs; and
1-11           WHEREAS, The organization incorporates the values of
1-12     honesty, respect, and responsibility into all of its programs; it
1-13     serves nearly 18 million members per year by sponsoring such
1-14     activities as group swimming lessons, English as a second language
1-15     classes, night school classes, and public library programs; and
1-16           WHEREAS, The Young Men's Christian Association provides
1-17     parents with high-quality child care, teens with safe events to
1-18     attend, and senior citizens with social programs; the organization
1-19     provides many of its services through its partnership with schools,
1-20     hospitals, churches, parks, and charities and is a volunteer-based
 2-1     and volunteer-led movement; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-3     77th Legislature, hereby commend the Young Men's Christian
 2-4     Association on its invaluable contributions to citizens across
 2-5     the country; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as
 2-7     a memento of the organization's 150th anniversary and as an
 2-8     expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 2-9                                                            Van de Putte
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2-11                                          President of the Senate
2-12                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-13                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-14                                  on March 8, 2001.
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2-16                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-18                                           Member, Texas Senate