LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Auburn
YMCA-WEIU

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging
significant milestones in the distinguished histories of its esteemed
entities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 150th Anniversary of the Auburn YMCA-WEIU, to be celebrated at
its Annual Meeting Luncheon on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, in Auburn, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into
practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for
all; and
WHEREAS, At the heart of community life across America, mission-driven
YMCAs are a place to belong and to live the values that guide and unite
its members with caring, honesty, respect and responsibility; and
WHEREAS, The YMCA was founded in London, England, in 1844, and the
YMCA was organized in Auburn in 1859; the YMCA merged with the Women's
Education and Industrial Union (WEIU) in 1970; and
WHEREAS, The YMCA owns and operates two locations in the Auburn area:
the main facility in the city and Camp Y-Owasco on Owasco Lake; it also
operates eight school-age childcare sites in its service area; and
WHEREAS, As a dynamic community-based organization led by volunteers,
the YMCA has continued to grow and change over the years to meet commu-
nity needs as they arise; and
WHEREAS, Today, the YMCA is an organization open to all who wish to be
a part of the YMCA as members, community participants, volunteers, or
staff in the many programs and services offered; these programs and
services include aquatics, camping, preschool, school-age childcare,
family programs, health, fitness and active older adult programs, and
youth sports; and
WHEREAS, The Auburn YMCA-WEIU is a solid cornerstone of the community,
and stands ready to continue to fulfill its important mission for many
years to come; 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
commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Auburn YMCA-WEIU; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Auburn YMCA-WEIU.