[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 50 (Monday, April 29, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E656]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   YMCA OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

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                            HON. JIM DeMINT

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 29, 2002

  Mr. DeMINT. Mr. Speaker, Whereas, the YMCA is dedicated to building 
strong kids, strong families and strong communities; and
  Whereas, the YMCA serves people of all ages, incomes and abilities 
through a wide variety of programs and services designed to meet 
changing needs; and
  Whereas, the YMCA of Greenville lives its mission every day, ``To put 
Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy 
spirit, mind and body for all''; and
  Whereas, the YMCA of Greenville provides parents with high-quality, 
affordable child care, provides teens with a safe place to go after 
school; provides families a fun, affordable place to spend time 
together; provides seniors with social programs; and provides healthy 
programs and services for everyone in the community; and
  Whereas, the YMCA of Greenville is part of a national movement that 
serves nine million children per year, that is the nation's largest 
child care provider, that currently serves one in ten teens, and that 
incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility 
into all of its programs; and
  Whereas, the YMCA of Greenville will further its commitment to this 
community with the opening of the George I. Theisen North Greenville 
Family Branch YMCA.
  Therefore, be it resolved by the United States Congress, that it 
takes great pleasure in recognizing the newest member of the Greenville 
YMCAs--the George I. Theisen North Greenville Branch YMCA--and 
acknowledging with great pride the positive impact of the organization 
in this community.

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