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SR53 • 2026

Commending the YMCA of South Hampton Roads.

Commending the YMCA of South Hampton Roads.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Williams Graves
Last action
2026-02-20
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about programs offered by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, the number of people served annually, or the amount of financial assistance provided. These details are included based on additional context but should be noted as removed claims.

Commending the YMCA of South Hampton Roads

This bill commends the YMCA of South Hampton Roads for its long-term service in the community.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that the Senate of Virginia wants to praise the YMCA of South Hampton Roads.
  • Notes that the YMCA has been helping people for 160 years by supporting youth, promoting health, and encouraging responsibility.
  • Highlights specific programs like summer camps, fitness classes, and swimming lessons offered by the YMCA.
  • Points out that the YMCA serves over 255,000 people each year in Hampton Roads.
  • Mentions that the YMCA gives almost $6 million in help to members who need it.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The YMCA of South Hampton Roads

Terms To Know

YMCA
Young Men's Christian Association, an organization that helps people with health and community programs.
Resolution
A formal statement by a group like the Senate to express approval or praise for something.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not change any laws or give money; it is just an expression of support.
  • The bill only affects the YMCA of South Hampton Roads and not other YMCAs in Virginia.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-20 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR53ER)

  2. 2026-02-19 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-02-18 Senate

    Presented 26106679D

  4. 2026-02-18 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending the YMCA of South Hampton Roads.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the YMCA of South Hampton Roads.
Agreed to by the Senate, February 19, 2026
WHEREAS, for 160 years, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads has played a vital role in strengthening the community by supporting youth development, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads offers programs for children, families, and seniors, such as summer camps, fitness and recreation programs, and swimming lessons, that encourage wellness, develop character, and expand access to opportunity; and
WHEREAS, with 21 locations throughout the Hampton Roads region, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads serves more than 255,000 unique visitors each year; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads provides nearly $6 million in financial assistance to members to ensure that the organization's facilities and programs are inclusive and available to people from all backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads helps working families by providing quality child care to more than 10,000 children annually, along with generous financial assistance to make child care available to all families in need; and
WHEREAS, 2026 also marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of the first branch of the YMCA in the United States in Boston in 1851; since that time, the organization has grown into one of the country's most enduring and influential organizations, with a network of more than 2,600 local YMCAs across the country; and
WHEREAS, through its enduring commitment to promoting the health and well-being of the community, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads has helped to make Hampton Roads a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the YMCA of South Hampton Roads hereby be commended for its longstanding service on the occasion of its 160th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the YMCA of South Hampton Roads as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the organization's contributions to Hampton Roads and the Commonwealth.