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ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE
SECOND SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 496
Introduced by Hughes, 24.
WHEREAS, the first YMCA in Nebraska opened in Omaha during 1866 to serve
young Christian men working on the transcontinental railroad; and
WHEREAS, fifteen years earlier, in 1851, the first YMCA in the United
States was formed in Boston; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA has served communities across the country regardless of
age, income, ability, or background for one hundred and seventy-five years; and
WHEREAS, thirteen chartered YMCAs with thirty-three locations serve
Nebraska communities through the collective impact of more than four thousand
eight hundred staff members and nearly twenty thousand volunteers providing
essential programs and services; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA is the largest provider of childcare in the state and is
a leader in providing swim lessons, camping, youth sports, meal programs,
health and fitness classes, and well-being programs; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA creates spaces where all people feel welcome, are
treated with respect, and find opportunities to connect with their neighbors;
and
WHEREAS, YMCA branches 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 will host special events that celebrate
the people, the programs, and the collective impact that is the YMCA shared
history; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA's role in responding to the needs of working families
and communities by connecting people, building relationships, and instilling a
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sense of belonging for one hundred and seventy-five years deserves recognition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, SECOND SESSION:
1. That the Legislature congratulates the YMCA for one hundred and
seventy-five years of service to the nation and one hundred sixty years of
service to Nebraska communities.
2. That the Legislature recognizes the staff and volunteers throughout
Nebraska and the country who create connected communities and advance the
YMCA's mission to build healthy spirits, minds, and bodies for all.
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