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SR0716
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to
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congratulate the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) on
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the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the founding of the
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first chapter of the YMCA that was based in the United States;
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and

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WHEREAS, The first chapter of the YMCA based in the U. S.
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was founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1851, but the movement
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soon spread to Illinois, starting in Chicago, Aurora,
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Springfield, Decatur, Evanston, and beyond; and

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WHEREAS, The YMCA of the USA is headquartered in Chicago,
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and the Illinois State Alliance of YMCAs now represents more
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than 800 YMCA program locations, impacting more than 150
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communities and engaging nearly one million Illinoisans in
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strengthening the foundations of community through youth
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development, healthy living, and social responsibility; and

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WHEREAS, Illinois YMCAs support youth and families through
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safe and enriching out-of-school programs and are a strategic
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leading nonprofit provider of early childcare and
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partnerships, adaptive programs, education, before and after
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school programs, and summer camp programs; and

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WHEREAS, Illinois YMCAs prioritize healthy behaviors by
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welcoming the community into wellness centers, promoting
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drowning prevention, and supporting those battling chronic
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diseases by offering evidence-based programming; and

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WHEREAS, Illinois YMCAs strive to meet the unique needs of
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their communities through a variety of programs, such as
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vaccination education and clinics, blood drives, mental health
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services, food distribution, tax preparation, clothing drives,
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emergency immigrant housing and services, support of adults
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with developmental disabilities, and more; and

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WHEREAS, Thousands of staff and volunteers create
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connected communities and advance the YMCA's mission to build
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healthy spirits, minds, and bodies for all; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the
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Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) on the occasion of
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the 175th anniversary of the founding of the first chapter of
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the YMCA that was based in the United States and commend the
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YMCA's role in responding to community needs, connecting
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people, fostering support, and building relationships and a
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sense of belonging; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

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presented to the YMCA as a symbol of our respect and esteem.

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