LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the White Plains Family YMCA upon the
occasion of celebrating its 110th Anniversary on May 18, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the White Plains Family YMCA upon the occasion of its 110th Anniversary
to be celebrated on Tuesday, May 18, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The White Plains Family YMCA held its first organized meeting
in February 1896; in 1897, the first constitution was adopted and the
White Plains Family YMCA was incorporated in New York State in 1900; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the White Plains Family YMCA has had
many homes and has offered a variety of program services; the first YMCA
was built and opened in 1908; it was located at the corner of Mamaroneck
and Martine Avenues; it was so successful the building was sold and the
present site at 250 Mamaroneck Avenue was established; in 1927,
construction started and the new facility opened in 1928; and
WHEREAS, Another site at 65 Fischer Avenue was established in 1948 as
a branch YMCA to serve the African-American community; this branch was
integrated with the 250 Mamaroneck Avenue building in 1956; over the
years, the "Y" continued to grow and as a result a new building was
opened in 1972; and
WHEREAS, Today, the mission of the White Plains Family YMCA is to
enrich the mind, body and spirit of all people in the community; it
proudly serves people of all ages, incomes and abilities through a wide
variety of programs and services designed to meet the changing needs of
the community; and
WHEREAS, The success of the White Plains Family YMCA, is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its administration, staff, and volunteers,
whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impres-
sive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard
of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the Y and the population it
serves; and
WHEREAS, The White Plains Family YMCA is a solid cornerstone of the
community, and stands ready to continue to fulfill its important mission
for many years to come; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize the White Plains Family YMCA, for its unwavering commitment to
the citizens of White Plains, as it provides an uncompromising standard
of excellence in the delivery of superlative community service; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the White Plains Family YMCA upon the occasion of celebrating
its 110th Anniversary on May 18, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the White Plains Family YMCA.