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Port Arthur proclaims Water Safety Month; YMCA outlines swim lessons, outreach and lifeguard training
Summary
The City of Port Arthur proclaimed May 2025 as Water Safety Month. The YMCA of Southeast Texas described year-round swim lessons, a "safety around water" program and lifeguard and instructor training that it says expand local drowning-prevention capacity.
Mayor Thurman Bill Barty presented a proclamation designating May 2025 as Water Safety Month at the May 20 Port Arthur City Council meeting and invited YMCA leaders to describe their programs.
Kevin Pearson, CEO of the YMCA of Southeast Texas, told the council drowning prevention is a priority and summarized the organization’s local activities: year-round swim lessons (starting at 6 months), a two‑week “safety…
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