ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 46	By:	Crain, Shumate, Brown, Dahm, Bingman, Newberry, David, Aldridge, Allen, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Boggs, Branan, Brecheen, Brinkley, Brooks, Burrage, Coates, Ellis, Fields, Ford, Garrison, Griffin, Halligan, Holt, Ivester, Johnson (Constance), Johnson (Rob), Jolley, Justice, Loveless, Marlatt, Mazzei, McAffrey, Paddack, Schulz, Sharp, Shaw, Shortey, Simpson, Sparks, Standridge, Stanislawski, Sykes, Treat and Wyrick

A Resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of YWCA Tulsa; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, on December 2, 2014, YWCA Tulsa will celebrate the centennial anniversary of the organization's efforts to promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all; and

WHEREAS, since its founding in 1914, YWCA Tulsa has been an integral part of community efforts to serve the needs of women and their families in the Tulsa area; and

WHEREAS, YWCA Tulsa's efforts to eliminate racism and empower women stretch back to the community's greatest tragedy.  In 1921, after their own building was burned during the Tulsa Race Riot, YWCA Tulsa opened a center in north Tulsa to offer shelter, support and the basic necessities of life for African-American women left homeless by the riot; and

WHEREAS, during the Great Depression, YWCA Tulsa helped numerous women and their families cope in an era of tremendous scarcity and suffering; and

WHEREAS, YWCA Tulsa today carries forward this tradition of inclusion and empowerment through programs and advocacy in health and wellness, immigrant and refugee services, racial justice, women's empowerment and inclusion training that provide opportunity and assistance for Tulsans; and

WHEREAS, YWCA Tulsa remains committed to helping Tulsans succeed through wellness, wealth and education.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 54TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate commends YWCA Tulsa for the outstanding service they provide to the Tulsa community and congratulates them on 100 years of valuable advocacy and community support.

THAT the copy of this resolution be presented to YWCA Tulsa.

Adopted by the Senate the 17th day of March, 2014.

	
	Presiding Officer of the Senate

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
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