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SR 60

A RESOLUTION honoring the YMCA on the organization's 175th anniversary in the United States.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amanda Bledsoe

Recognizes and celebrates the YMCA’s 175-year history and ongoing commitment to youth development, healthy living, and community partnerships in Kentucky.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 60

Overview

SR 60 is a Kentucky Senate resolution recognizing and honoring the YMCA on the occasion of the organization’s 175th anniversary in the United States. The resolution acknowledges the YMCA’s history, mission, and contributions to communities nationwide.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally commend and celebrate the YMCA for reaching its 175th anniversary.
  • To recognize the organization’s longstanding commitment to community service, youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
  • To express appreciation for the YMCA’s impact on Kentucky communities alongside its national and international work.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of the YMCA’s founding and 175-year longevity in the United States.
  • Acknowledgment of the YMCA’s core missions: personal development, family and community engagement, and public health initiatives.
  • Expressions of gratitude to YMCA staff, volunteers, and supporters for their service and leadership.
  • May include language encouraging continued collaboration between the YMCA and Kentucky institutions, schools, and local governments to support community well-being.

Who is Affected

  • The primary audience is the YMCA organization and its affiliates.
  • Kentucky residents benefit indirectly through continued access to YMCA programs and partnerships.
  • Local communities, schools, and public agencies that partner with the YMCA may be recipients of ongoing collaborative efforts.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: January 27, 2026 (Senate).
  • Senate Committee: January 27, 2026, referred to Committee on Committees (S).
  • Floor Action: January 29, 2026, adopted by voice vote.
  • Final Status: February 25, 2026, adopted by voice vote in the Senate.

Impact and Significance

  • Serves as a formal ceremonial acknowledgment rather than creating new legal obligations or funding.
  • Symbolic gesture that may bolster public visibility for the YMCA and highlight its role in Kentucky communities.
  • May strengthen goodwill and avenues for future partnerships between state government and YMCA programs.

Notes

  • As a resolution, SR 60 typically does not alter statutory authority or allocate funds; its effect is largely commemorative and aspirational.
  • The voice-vote adoption suggests broad bipartisan support for recognizing the YMCA's milestone.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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