LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the YWCA
of Elmira and the Twin Tiers

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
YWCA of Elmira and the Twin Tiers upon the auspicious occasion of its
125th Anniversary celebrated at its Annual Meeting on Thursday, February
2, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The YWCA of Elmira and the Twin Tiers was established in 1886
to provide housing for young women who were moving from area farms to
Elmira with the intent of working in industry; and
WHEREAS, Since that time, it has provided both mission and partici-
pant-driven programming to meet the ever-changing needs of women in
Chemung County and Northern Pennsylvania and is, today, dedicated to
eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, free-
dom and dignity for all; and
WHEREAS, The YWCA of Elmira and the Twin Tiers' program areas: Health
Promotional Services, Youth, Adult, and Childcare, provide strong
prevention components aimed at building individual strengths and resili-
ence, cultivating leadership, and working to change systems which pres-
ent barriers to empowerment; and
WHEREAS, The YWCA of Elmira and the Twin Tiers actively collaborates
with other community organizations, taking partnership and leadership
roles on issues affecting women, children and families; and
WHEREAS, The success of the YWCA of Elmira and the Twin Tiers, is in
direct correlation to the efforts of its administration, staff, and
volunteers, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by
an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising
standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the YWCA and the
population it serves; and
WHEREAS, The YWCA of Elmira and the Twin Tiers has established itself
as a cornerstone of the community, and stands ready to continue to
fulfill its vital mission; and
WHEREAS, Organizations devoted to improving the quality of life for
others, enabling them to build lives of dignity and self-worth, are
deserving of the highest praise and recognition; 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
honor the YWCA of Elmira and the Twin Tiers upon the occasion of the
celebration of its 125th Anniversary of serving Elmira and the Twin
Tiers; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the YWCA of Elmira and the Twin Tiers.