LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the found-
ing of the YMCA Buffalo Niagara on April 26th, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize those
illustrious organizations within this great State and Nation 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, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commem-
orate the 160th Anniversary of the founding of the YMCA Buffalo Niagara
on April 26, 2012; and
WHEREAS, For 160 years, YMCA Buffalo Niagara has carried out its
mission by delivering programs which enable individuals and families to
reach their fullest potential in terms of spirit, mind, and body; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the YMCA Buffalo Niagara delivers program and
membership services to more than 100,000 Western New York residents
through its seven branch facilities, Camp Weona, and more than one
hundred community based sites; and
WHEREAS, The YMCA Buffalo Niagara is the second oldest YMCA in the
United States, serving people of all ages, races, faiths, backgrounds,
incomes and abilities through a wide variety of programs and services
designed to meet changing needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, The YMCA Buffalo Niagara honors a rich history including the
establishment of Buffalo's oldest service club and the organization of
the oldest consecutively run footrace in North America; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, the YMCA Buffalo Niagara has a long
record of partnerships with other community organizations, such as
schools, hospitals, police departments, colleges and corporations; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer-founded, volunteer-based and volunteer-led, Ameri-
ca's YMCAs serve more than 10,000 neighborhoods in the United States,
uniting men, women and children; 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 through caring, honesty, respect
and responsibility; and
WHEREAS, From cities to suburbs to small towns, YMCAs work to promote
youth development, healthy living and social responsibility; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 160th Anniversary of the founding of the YMCA Buffalo
Niagara on April 26th, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York, the YMCA Buffalo Niagara, and the Alliance of New York State
YMCAs, Inc.