S*0630 Concurrent Resolution, By Martin
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE YMCA OF PICKENS COUNTY ON THE
 CELEBRATION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT AND
 ACKNOWLEDGE WITH GREAT PRIDE THE POSITIVE IMPACT THIS ORGANIZATION HAS HAD ON
 THE PICKENS COUNTY COMMUNITY.

   04/25/01  Senate Introduced and adopted SJ-1
   04/26/01  House  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-4

TO CONGRATULATE THE YMCA OF PICKENS COUNTY ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGE WITH GREAT PRIDE THE POSITIVE IMPACT THIS ORGANIZATION HAS HAD ON THE PICKENS COUNTY COMMUNITY.

Whereas, the year 2001 marks the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the YMCA movement in the United States; and

Whereas, the YMCA has touched the lives of virtually all Americans, from pioneering camping, public libraries, night schools, group swimming lessons and lifesaving, and teaching English as a second language to inventing basketball and volleyball; and

Whereas, the YMCA serves people of all ages, income, and abilities through a wide variety of programs and services designed to meet changing needs; and

Whereas, the YMCA of Pickens County lives its mission everyday, "To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all"; and

Whereas, the YMCA movement in the United States serves nearly eighteen million members per year as an organization that is volunteer-founded, volunteer-based, and volunteer-led; and

Whereas, YMCA programs provide a spirit of adventure that challenges members to learn new skills, try new activities, and explore other cultures while being good citizens in their community; and

Whereas, the YMCA of Pickens County is part of a national movement that serves nine million children per year, that is the nation's largest childcare provider, that currently serves one in ten teens, and that incorporates the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into all of its programs; and

Whereas, the YMCA movement has a long history of partnership with other community organizations, such as schools, hospitals, and police departments; and

Whereas, the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the YMCA movement will draw special public attention to the distinguished history of the organization and to benefits that the people of South Carolina have enjoyed as a result of the proud tradition of this organization. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, take great pleasure in congratulating the YMCA of Pickens County on the celebration of the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the YMCA movement and acknowledge with great pride the positive impact this organization has had on the Pickens County Community.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Burnie Whitson, Chief Executive Officer of the Pickens County YMCA, 201 Burns Road, Easley, South Carolina 29640.