Bill Text: VA HJR458 | 2020 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the Manchester Family YMCA of the YMCA of Greater Richmond.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-05 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ458ER) [HJR458 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2020-HJR458-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, the Manchester Family YMCA of the YMCA of Greater Richmond, an organization supporting individuals and families in Chesterfield County for many years, will enhance its ability to serve the community through a major facility renovation that commenced in 2020; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit, cause-driven organization that operates 17 branches throughout the metropolitan area of Richmond and Petersburg, serving over 170,000 people; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA of Greater Richmond is dedicated to strengthening the community, working side by side with neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive; and
WHEREAS, since opening the Manchester Family YMCA in 1963 as the South Richmond YMCA, the organization has expanded, grown, and warmly welcomed children, families, and adults in Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the renovated Manchester Family YMCA will create opportunities for a stronger community and will provide barrier-free access for people from all backgrounds to find a lively, social gathering space to connect; and
WHEREAS, the renovated Manchester Family YMCA will enable children to be cared for in safe, age-appropriate programming; provide opportunities for immigrants to integrate into American society; prepare communities to be welcoming and inclusive by engaging local institutions and mobilizing community resources; and give seniors a place to stay physically and socially active and vibrant; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Manchester Family YMCA of the YMCA of Greater Richmond for its years of service to the Chesterfield community and on the occasion of its new renovation; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Manchester Family YMCA of the YMCA of Greater Richmond in recognition of its contributions to Chesterfield County and the Commonwealth.
