Pennsylvania HR555: A Resolution designating December 29, 2026, as the "175th Anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Association" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating December 29, 2026, as the "175th Anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Association" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, May 27, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating December 29, 2026, as the "175th Anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Association" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) marks its 175th anniversary, having been founded in the United States by Thomas Valentine Sullivan at the Old South Church in Boston on December 29, 1851; and WHEREAS, Thomas Sullivan, inspired by the YMCA movement in England, made it a mission to put Christian principles into practice by building a healthy spirit, mind and body for all; and WHEREAS, The YMCA has continually adapted to meet evolving needs of American communities, strengthening society by bringing people together, fostering relationships and creating a sense of belonging; and WHEREAS, The YMCA's legacy includes: (1) providing safe housing during the Industrial Revolution; (2) pioneering the first night school and English as a Second Language classes; (3) inventing basketball; (4) delivering the first group swim lessons; (5) leading humanitarian efforts during wartime, including the work of John R. Mott - President Wilson's General Secretary for the National War Work Council, YMCA leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 1946; (6) establishing the Youth and Government program in 1936, a premier civic engagement initiative continued today; (7) holding the first Father's Day celebration at the Spokane YMCA in 1910; and (8) supporting working families by becoming the nation's leading nonprofit …

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Sponsors

• Jennifer O'Mara (D, 165) · primary sponsor
• Mehaffie III, Thomas L. (R, 106)
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
• Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Patrick Harkins (D, 1)
• Robert Merski (D, 2)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Brenda Pugh (R, 120)
• T. Davis (D, 141)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)

Latest actions

1. October 20, 2026: Adopted, Oct. 20, 2026 (201-2)
2. September 29, 2026: Reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2026
3. May 27, 2026: Referred to TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, May 27, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR555, RC 1541 (October 20, 2026): 201 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development: Report Bill As Committed (September 29, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR555?

HR555 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating December 29, 2026, as the "175th Anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Association" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR555 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating December 29, 2026, as the "175th Anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Association" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR555?

Passed both chambers as of October 20, 2026. Latest action: Adopted, Oct. 20, 2026 (201-2) (October 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HR555?

Jennifer O'Mara (D, 165), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR555?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr555