SD HCR6012

Recognizes the YMCA's 175th anniversary in the United States, founded in 1851 by Thomas Valentine Sullivan after originating in England

Nationally, the YMCA serves more than 10,000 communities with over 300,000 staff members and 350,000 volunteers, reaching 17 million individuals annually (11 million adults and 6.5 million youth)

South Dakota's first YMCA opened in Dupree in 1879; the Alliance of South Dakota YMCAs currently operates charters in eight locations including Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Pierre

In South Dakota, 1,274 staff members and over 1,000 volunteers provide licensed daycare for 2,331 children, out-of-school activities for 32,752 children, and total programs serving 43,162 youth and adults

Adopted by the House on February 9, 2026 and concurred by the Senate on February 11, 2026