SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 146

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize February 12, 2003, as Young Men's Christian Association 
of San Antonio Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, With more than 2,400 facilities, the Young Men's 
Christian Association is the largest nonprofit community service 
organization in the nation, and its dedicated staff and 
volunteers work hard to meet the health and social service needs 
of 17.5 million men, women, and children, including four million 
people in the Lone Star State alone; and
	WHEREAS, Each Young Men's Christian Association location 
is specifically designed to address the needs of the community it 
serves; the Young Men's Christian Association of San Antonio 
offers invaluable services that nurture children, support 
families, and strengthen communities; and
	WHEREAS, The chief volunteer officers and chief executive 
officers of the Young Men's Christian Association of San Antonio 
have devoted countless hours to their work, and they have chosen 
to visit the State Capitol on this day to share their stories and 
concerns with members of the Texas Legislature; and
	WHEREAS, For many years, Texans have reaped the benefits of 
the myriad services and programs offered by the many branches of the 
Young Men's Christian Association, and it is indeed appropriate to 
pay tribute to the Young Men's Christian Association of San Antonio 
on this special day; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the Young Men's Christian 
Association of San Antonio on its invaluable contributions to
the community and to our state; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in 
honor of Young Men's Christian Association of San Antonio Day.
                                                                    Van de Putte




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 12, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate