As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 371

2025-2026

Senator Wilkin

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Ohio Alliance of YMCAs on the One Hundred Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the YMCA.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend the Ohio Alliance of YMCAs on its observance of the One Hundred Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the YMCA; and WHEREAS, Founded in the United States by Thomas Valentine Sullivan in 1851, the Young Men's Christian Association was inspired by the YMCA movement in England, and in the decades since, it has grown to become one of the most respected nonprofits in the nation. By offering a variety of family‑oriented programming, including swim lessons, childcare, and afterschool programs, the organization has gained the appreciation of many, and it is fitting that its mission continues to be perpetuated through the efforts of state affiliates such as the Ohio Alliance of YMCAs; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Ohio Alliance of YMCAs has worked diligently to uphold the goals of the Young Men's Christian Association and to celebrate the principles upon which it was founded, and it has achieved a praiseworthy record of service to the state. Indeed, the organization has engaged in an array of worthwhile activities and projects that have met a number of needs, and its accomplishments are a justifiable source of pride and an outstanding reflection not only on the alliance itself but also on its hard‑working staff and volunteers and on the communities it serves; and WHEREAS, Truly, the Ohio Alliance of YMCAs has enhanced the quality of life in our society, and this noteworthy agency is deserving of high praise. We are certain that as it maintains its unfaltering dedication to service and achievement, it will continue in the tradition of excellence that has long been the hallmark of the Young Men's Christian Association; therefore be it RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud the Ohio Alliance of YMCAs on the celebration of the One Hundred Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the YMCA and extend best wishes for ongoing success; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Ohio Alliance of YMCAs.