2025-2026PRINTER'S BillNO. 994:

YMCA2026 175thTHE AnniversaryGENERAL -ASSEMBLY SouthOF CarolinaPENNSYLVANIA LegislatureSENATE OnlineRESOLUTION SouthSession Carolinaof GeneralNo. Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Download This Bill in Microsoft Word FormatIndicates Matter StrickenIndicates New MatterS.

994STATUS393 INFORMATIONConcurrent2026 ResolutionSponsors:INTRODUCED BY PHILLIPS-HILL, KEARNEY, HUGHES, ARGALL, PICOZZI, TARTAGLIONE, MALONE, HAYWOOD, MARTIN, YAW, CULVER, VOGEL, COMITTA, STREET, HUTCHINSON, J.

SenatorWARD, StubbsDocumentCOSTA Path:AND KIM, OCTOBER 8, 2026 REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, OCTOBER 8, 2026 A RESOLUTION Congratulating and expressing appreciation to the YMCA for 175 years of service to the nation.

LC-0561SA-EB26.docxIntroducedWHEREAS, The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), also known as "the Y," marks its 175th anniversary, having been founded in the SenateUnited onStates Marchby 10,Thomas 2026IntroducedValentine inSullivan at the HouseOld South Church in Boston, Massachusetts, on MarchDecember 11,29, 2026Adopted1851, inspired by the GeneralYMCA Assemblymovement onin MarchEngland 11,with 2026Summary:a mission to put Christian principles into practice by building healthy spirit, mind and body for all;

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  Whereas, inspired by the movement in England to put Christian principles into practice by building healthy spirt, mind, and bodyWHEREAS, forThe all,YMCA's thelegacy Youngincludes: Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was founded in the United States by Thomas Valentine Sullivan at the Old South Church in Boston on December 29, 1851, and marks its 175th anniversary this year;

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and(8)  Becoming Whereas, the firstnation's YMCAleading innonprofit Southprovider Carolinaof openedchild incare Charleston in 1866, and todayafter-school 20programs YMCAssince serve communities across South Carolina, engaging one out of every 18 South Carolinians through the collective1970s impact of more than 7,700 staff and 6,7001980s volunteersto whosupport provideworking servicesfamilies. such as swimming lessons, camping, youth sports, meal programs, and lifestyle, health, fitness, and well-being programs;

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Inand 2026,WHEREAS, YMCAsOn nationwideJanuary will1, host1854, special events that celebrate the moments,Philadelphia programs,YMCA andwas peoplechartered whoas havethe shapedfirst theirYMCA story.in Pennsylvania;

Now,and therefore,WHEREAS,  Pennsylvania Beis itproud resolvedto bybe thehome Senate,to themore HouseYMCAs ofthan Representativesany concurring:other state in the nation;

  That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate and expressWHEREAS, appreciationMore tothan the700,000 YMCAPennsylvanians forare 175members years of service20260SR0393PN2026 to- the2 nation,- commend the hundreds of thousands of staff and volunteers, and encourage continued support for their effortslocal toYMCA; address social isolation and loneliness by creating places and spaces that promote achievement, well-being, and connection.

----XX---and ThisWHEREAS, webMore pagethan was180,000 lastindividuals updatedacross onthis MarchCommonwealth 10,participate 2026annually atin 12:30YMCA PMprograms that promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility;

and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania YMCAs benefit from the services of more than 15,000 volunteers of all ages from teens through seniors, who serve as child care aides, swim instructors, tutors, mentors, coaches, chaperones and others and more than 2,100 other volunteers donate their skills, talents and leadership by serving on YMCA boards and committees;

and WHEREAS, The YMCA is a leader in providing swim lessons, camping, youth sports, meal programs, lifestyle health, fitness and well-being programs and is the largest provider of fitness programs for older adults;

and WHEREAS, The YMCA is the nation's largest nonprofit provider of child care and after-school programs;

and WHEREAS, The YMCA serves people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, creating spaces where all people feel welcome, are treated with respect and find opportunities to connect with their neighbors;

and WHEREAS, YMCAs across the nation are working to build stronger, more connected communities through intentional experiences that help people achieve their goals, foster connection and promote well-being in order to build relationships and thrive;

and WHEREAS, In 2026, YMCAs nationwide are hosting special events that celebrate the moments, programs and people who have shaped their story;

therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate congratulate and express appreciation to the YMCA for 175 years of service to the nation;

20260SR0393PN2026 - 3 - and be it further RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the YMCA's role in responding to community needs, connecting people, fostering support, building relationships and creating a sense of belonging;

and be it further RESOLVED, That the Senate commend the hundreds of thousands of staff and volunteers who create connected communities and advance the YMCA's mission to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all;

and be it further RESOLVED, That the Senate encourage continued support for the efforts to address social isolation and loneliness by creating places and spaces that promote achievement, well-being and connection and help people build relationships and thrive.

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