LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the YMCA of Middletown, New York, upon
the occasion of hosting its 130th Annual Recognition Event on February
12, 2013

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 tradition, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend
the YMCA of Middletown, New York upon the occasion of hosting its 130th
Annual Recognition Event, to be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2013; and
WHEREAS, During this most auspicious occasion, the YMCA of Middletown,
New York, will pay tribute to outstanding volunteers and staff; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1882, the Middletown YMCA 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 Middletown YMCA delivers program and member-
ship services to its many members and program participants including its
after school programs, summer camp program, financial assistance, and
teen program; and
WHEREAS, Many events hosted by the YMCA of Middletown are not exclu-
sive to its members and are attended by a large number of Middletown
residents; these include: Ruthie Dino-Marshall Run, YMCA Car Show, Fall
Family Festival, and monthly Family Nights; and
WHEREAS, The YMCA of Middletown serves 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, A true asset to society, the YMCA of Middletown has a long
record of partnerships with community organizations, schools, hospitals,
police departments, and civic organizations; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer-founded, volunteer-based and volunteer-led, Ameri-
ca's YMCAs serve more than 10,000 neighborhoods in the Untied 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
commend the YMCA of Middletown, New York, upon the occasion of hosting
its 130th Annual Recognition Event on February 12, 2013; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the YMCA of Middletown, New York.