Commending the Family YMCA of Emporia-Greensville.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Emily Jordan

The Virginia Senate commends the Family YMCA of Emporia-Greensville for 25 years of community service, highlighting its facilities, programs, and need-based financial assistance.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR2013ER)

Summary of SR 2013 (2026S1) – Virginia

Purpose and intent

SR 2013 is a resolution in the Virginia Senate commending the Family YMCA of Emporia-Greensville on its 25th anniversary.

The measure recognizes the YMCA for its history, community service, and ongoing contributions to health, wellness, youth development, and social cohesion in Emporia and Greensville County.

Key provisions and changes

Formal commendation: The resolution states the Senate’s admiration and appreciation for the Family YMCA of Emporia-Greensville.

Recognition details: It highlights the organization’s 25-year milestone, origin as a storefront operation, subsequent expansion, and establishment of a permanent 27,000-square-foot facility opened in 2009.

Summary of facilities and programs: Emphasizes the YMCA’s wellness center, group exercise rooms, child care for ages three months to 15 years, a full gymnasium, and an aquatics center.

Emphasis on accessibility and impact: Notes that the YMCA provides need-based financial assistance to ensure programs are accessible regardless of age, background, or income.

Employment and partnerships: Acknowledges that the organization employs about 70 people and maintains partnerships with local agencies and organizations.

Administrative framing: The Clerk of the Senate is directed to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to the YMCA as an expression of the Senate’s admiration.

Who is affected

Primary recipient: Family YMCA of Emporia-Greensville (organization being honored).

Indirectly affected: Residents of Emporia and Greensville County who benefit from the YMCA’s programs and financial assistance offerings.

Government and public institutions: No regulatory or funding changes enacted; the action is ceremonial and symbolic.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Type of measure: Senate resolution (non-binding, ceremonial).

Action history: Presented on April 24, 2026; laid on the Clerk’s desk on that date.

Sponsor: Primary sponsor is Senator (Patron) Jordan, with co-sponsor Senator Emily Jordan.

No fiscal impact or statutory changes: The resolution does not create new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements; it serves as formal recognition.

Notable details

The YMCA’s history includes opening in 2001, two expansions, and the 2009 permanent facility opening with community partners (Greensville Memorial Foundation).

The facility scope includes wellness, fitness, child care, gym, and aquatics—reflecting a broad community-service profile.

If you’d like, I can compare this to similar ceremonial resolutions or outline how such resolutions influence public recognition and nonprofit-community relations in Virginia.