PRINTER'S NO. 1681

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

No.

367

Session of

2015

INTRODUCED BY SCHREIBER, GILLESPIE, GROVE, PHILLIPS-HILL, KLUNK,

REGAN, SAYLOR, DONATUCCI, MURT, WHEELAND, PICKETT, THOMAS,

KIRKLAND, ROZZI, READSHAW, SONNEY, DUSH, ROSS, SAINATO,

and honoring the many years of service and dedication to

communities across York County.

WHEREAS, In 1844, George Williams, a 22-year-old farmer-

turned-department-store-worker, joined 11 friends in London to

organize the first YMCA as a refuge for Bible study and prayer

with a focus on addressing social needs in the community; and

WHEREAS, Inspired by the stories of the YMCA in England, a

retired Boston sea captain, Thomas Valentine Sullivan, noticed a

similar need in the United States and created the first YMCA in

the United States at the Old South Church in Boston on December

WHEREAS, Today, the YMCA of York County fosters programs

focused on building healthy spirit, mind and body while

developing and practicing the Christian principles of faith,

hope, love, honesty, respect and responsibility; and

WHEREAS, As a catalyst for community collaboration, the YMCA

of York County welcomes and connects diverse demographic

populations in a shared goal of developing skills and achieving

greater health; and

WHEREAS, The YMCA of York County is a leader in providing

need-based programming centered on building strong kids, strong

potential of every youth and teen; and

WHEREAS, Through a mission concentrated on balance, the YMCA

of York County encourages good health and fosters connections

through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests; and

WHEREAS, As a result, many youth, adults and families of York

County receive the support, guidance and resources necessary to

achieve greater health and well-being; and

WHEREAS, For 160 years, the YMCA of York County has been

listening and responding to the most critical social needs of

York County residents and communities; therefore be it