[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25291]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE DEDICATION OF THE SHENANGO VALLEY YMCA

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                          HON. MELISSA A. HART

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 7, 2005

  Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate the opening of the new Shenango Valley YMCA of Hermitage, 
Pennsylvania.
  Since the founding of the first YMCA in 1851, this organization has 
grown to more than 2,500 locations nationwide. In fact, they make up 
the largest non-profit organization in the country. The YMCA works with 
people of all races, genders, faiths, ages, and incomes to help 
communities promote healthy lifestyles.
  On October 26, 2005 there will be a dedication ceremony held at the 
new facility in Hermitage, Pennsylvania.
  I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to 
join me in honoring the dedication of the Shenango Valley YMCA. It is 
an honor to represent the Fourth Congressional District of Pennsylvania 
and a pleasure to salute an exceptional organization like the YMCA.

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