[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 125 (Wednesday, October 6, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Pages S10564-S10565]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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         150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE YMCA OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS

 Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I rise today to call to the 
attention of my colleagues a signal anniversary that has occurred in my 
home State of Indiana, the 150th anniversary of the YMCA of Greater 
Indianapolis.
  Since 1854, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis has been committed not 
only to providing Hoosiers with an outlet

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for social, mental, and physical development, but also has maintained a 
consistent adherence to community service. As one of the first 50 YMCAs 
chartered in North America, this institution, whose humble beginnings 
originated in the basement of the Second Presbyterian Church on 
Monument Circle, has grown to tremendous proportions. Currently serving 
more than 140,000 Hoosiers, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis has 
partnered with over 120 churches, schools and other community groups to 
reach out to both the urban community along with the surrounding 
counties. In 2003, 4,688 volunteers, under the direction of the YMCA of 
Greater Indianapolis, donated their valuable time and energy to provide 
nearly 98,000 hours of service. Additionally, YMCA branches in 
Indianapolis presented almost $4 million for scholarships, program 
subsidies and varied community services.
  I am pleased to take a moment to acknowledge the outstanding efforts 
the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis has afforded for the past century and 
a half, and I look forward to their future leadership in building 
stronger families and a stronger community.

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