243.2001
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROCLAMATION CONCERNING YMCA
DAY IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 243, 2001
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
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WHEREAS, the year 2001 marks the 150 anniversary of the YMCA movement in the United
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States and the 114 anniversary of the Glens Falls Area Family YMCA, and
WHEREAS, the YMCA has touched the lives of virtually all Americans, from pioneering
camping, public libraries, night schools, group swimming lessons and lifesaving, and teaching English
as a second language to inventing basketball and volleyball, and
WHEREAS, many YMCA volunteers, staff and companies are to be commended for their
contributions and efforts in establishing a new Program Center for Youth and Gymnastics in the Town
of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area lives its mission every day which is,
“To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for
all,” and
WHEREAS, the YMCA movement in the United States serves nearly 18 million members per
year as an organization that is volunteer-founded, volunteer-based and volunteer-led, and
WHEREAS, the Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area programs provide a spirit of adventure
that challenges members to learn new skills, try new activities and explore other cultures while being
good citizens in their community, and
WHEREAS, the Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area provides parents with high-quality,
affordable child care, provides teens with a safe place to go after school, provides families a fun,
affordable place to spend time together, provides seniors with social programs and provides healthy
programs and services for everyone in the community, and
WHEREAS, the Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area is part of a national movement that
serves 9 million children per year, is the nation’s largest child care provider, currently serves one in ten
teens and incorporates the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all its programs, and
WHEREAS, the Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area salutes Elizabeth Doyle and Dr. R.
George Wiswall for their many years of dedicated service on the YMCA Board of Trustees, and
WHEREAS, the Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area congratulates Rick Meath on receiving
the Distinguished Service Award for his long-term dedicated service and leadership on the YMCA
Board of Directors and Trustees, and
WHEREAS, the Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area congratulates Tom McGowan on
receiving the Community Service Award for his leadership in forming community partnerships with
organizations including the ACC and the YMCA, and
WHEREAS, the Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area congratulates Robert Hughes on
receiving the Service to Youth Award for giving generously of his time and talents to help renovate the
new YMCA Program Center for Youth and Gymnastics, and
WHEREAS, the Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area congratulates Nancy B. Keating on
receiving the Service to Youth Award for being a strong advocate for youth and her leadership on the
Annual Campaign for Kids committee to provide scholarships for youth,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby takes great pleasure in proclaiming
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June 5, 2001 as YMCA Day in the Town of Queensbury on the 150 anniversary of the YMCA
movement and acknowledges with pride the positive impact of the organization in this community, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
forward a copy of the attached Proclamation to the Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area.
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Duly adopted this 4 day of June, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mr. Brewer