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Senate honors YMCA's 150th year in Washington with unanimous resolution
Summary
The Washington State Senate adopted Senate Resolution 8,682 on Feb. 5, 2026, recognizing the YMCA's 150 years of service in Washington and welcoming YMCA leaders to the chamber.
The Washington State Senate adopted Senate Resolution 8,682 on Feb. 5, 2026, recognizing 150 years of YMCA operations and contributions in Washington. The resolution, read on the floor, recounts YMCA history in the state and calls for copies to be sent to YMCA association leaders for public display.
Sponsor remarks: Senator Petersen urged adoption and spoke about personal and family connections to the YMCA, including long-term participation in YMCA programs. "The YMCA has been a place for me for more than 30 years," Petersen said, and urged colleagues to support the resolution. Several other senators offered personal anecdotes about YMCA programs, summer camps and civic-engagement initiatives.
Adoption and ceremony: The resolution was adopted by voice vote. The president recognized YMCA guests in the chamber, including Laura Lee Yaden, President and Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Greater Seattle, and Kyle Kronk, President and Chief Executive Officer of the South Sound YMCA.
Next steps: The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies to the CEOs of the state's 15 independent YMCA associations for public display during the anniversary year.
