[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 101 (Thursday, June 12, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E564]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING YMCA OF THE ROSES CEO AND PRESIDENT LARRY RICHARDSON ON 
                             HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. LLOYD SMUCKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2025

  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor and congratulate Mr. 
Larry Richardson on his retirement as President and CEO of YMCA of the 
Roses.
  Prior to his time with the YMCA, Mr. Larry Richardson was an educator 
and football coach. He joined the York YMCA in 1994 during a difficult 
time for the organization, which has since seen tremendous positive 
change under his leadership. During his tenure, the York YMCA expanded 
to include a technology center, the Graham Aquatic Center near Kiwanis 
Lake, a branch in Shrewsbury, and much more. He also strengthened the 
York YMCA's impact on housing insecurity and homelessness--a mission 
exemplified by the affordable housing programs and homeless shelter 
they operate.
  What was formerly known as the York County YMCA merged with the 
Lancaster County YMCA in 2021 to become YMCA of the Roses. Mr. 
Richardson was instrumental in this merger. At a time when the 
Lancaster YMCA was financially struggling, his leadership saved the 
organization from closure. Since then, the YMCA of the Roses has 
continued to focus on housing, social responsibility, and healthy 
living in both York and Lancaster County.
  As President and CEO for the YMCA of the Roses, Mr. Larry Richardson 
has provided an invaluable service to the community. The YMCA of the 
Roses has transformed lives under his leadership, and I am proud and 
thankful to have such a strong community-minded organization in 
Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District. I wish the best in his 
well-earned retirement.

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