R78-24 06-26-78RESOLUTION NO. R78-24
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, ENDORSING THE BUILDING AND OPERATIONS OF A YOUNG
MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION IN PEARLAND.
WHEREAS, the contributions of the Young Mens and Women's Christian
Associations, popularly known as YMCA's and YWCA's, to the social, educational
and religious fabric of our nation are well recognized and universally applauded;
and
WHEREAS, their programs of education, entertainment, character building,
and physical development for the youth of our country are in keeping with the
highest ideals and purposes of our democratic society; exemplifying the great
American tradition of doing for ourselves and providing for the needs of people
without aid or instigation of government; and
WHEREAS, the presence of a YMCA in a community testifies to the concerns
of the community for setting the highest ethical and moral standards for their
youth, and their willingness to give as required to meet these needs; and
WHEREAS, such a facility requires the support of the parent YMCA/YWCA,
and we hereby request the endorsement, support, guidance, and full cooperation
of the national organization in providing a facility conveniently located so as
best to serve Pearland;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Pearland, go on record as recognizing the need for such an organization in our
community to serve our youth, and hereby endorse and encourage our citizenry to
organize, build, and operate a YMCA/YWCA for the use and benefit of our citizens.
That this might be accomplished, the City Council pledges their full support
and cooperation.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this /24 day of
A. D., 1978.
ATTEST: ;
City Secretaj!
Mayor, City of Pearland, Texas