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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas State Alliance of YMCAs are |
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visiting Austin on February 11, 2015, to celebrate YMCA State |
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Advocacy Day at the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Representing the interests and concerns of the 27 |
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independent Ys across Texas, the Texas State Alliance of YMCAs |
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works diligently to further the mission of the YMCA, which is to |
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build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities through |
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programs that develop healthy spirits, minds, and bodies; and |
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WHEREAS, The alliance mobilizes staff, volunteers, and |
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community leaders to advocate on behalf of local Ys; these |
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institutions nurture children and promote youth development, |
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healthy living, and social responsibility; at Ys across the state, |
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more than 5,000 employees and nearly 50,000 volunteers serve over |
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1.4 million Texans, including more than 638,000 children and teens; |
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moreover, Texas Ys are a major provider of child care, and they give |
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over $25 million in financial assistance and scholarships; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, members of the alliance travel to Austin |
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to support the development of strong, caring communities and to |
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encourage the state's leadership to adopt policies that will |
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contribute to the health and well-being of all Texans; it is indeed |
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fitting to recognize this noteworthy organization for its civic |
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engagement and commitment to improving the quality of life |
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throughout the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 11, 2015, as YMCA State |
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Advocacy Day at the Capitol and extend to all those participating |
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sincere best wishes for the future. |
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Pickett |
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Villalba |
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Larson |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 351 was adopted by the House on |
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February 11, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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