TITLE: Honoring the D. R. Semmes Family YMCA at Tripoint and longtime patron Manuel Vela.

SUMMARY: Honoring the D. R. Semmes Family YMCA at Tripoint and longtime patron Manuel Vela.

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WHEREAS, The D. R. Semmes Family YMCA at Tripoint has served San Antonio residents since 2009; and WHEREAS, One of a dozen branches of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, the Yat Tripoint provides a venue for residents to make new friends while participating in healthy activities; it is dedicated to helping youngsters fulfill their potential, and it promotes the well-being of people of all ages; and WHEREAS, Programs for youth development include holiday, summer, and specialty camps, Kidz Club, soccer, and basketball; the YMCA Afterschool Program combines learning with play in a safe, caring environment to supplement classroom lessons and improve academic achievement; and WHEREAS, Tripoint offers family activities and a Parents Night Out, and adults can participate in a variety of health and wellness classes, among them personal training, Pilates, and nutrition; helping seniors stay active and socially connected, the center sponsors many fitness initiatives and events specially designed to meet their needs; and WHEREAS, To illustrate the benefits of Tripoint membership, the staff at the facility need only direct attention to a longtime patron, World War II veteran Manuel Vela, who celebrated his 95th birthday on March 28, 2015; Mr. Vela joined the original downtown YMCA in the 1960s, when he was a firefighter, and he kept in shape at the Ywhile employed as a fire captain and fire inspector; since his retirement in 1983, he has remained a Yregular, and he has a host of friends among the personnel and fellow patrons at Tripoint; and WHEREAS, The D. R. Semmes Family YMCA at Tripoint contributes immeasurably to the health, happiness, and well-being of area residents, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize the Yand its treasured member, Manny Vela; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor the D. R. Semmes Family YMCA at Tripoint and its notable patron, Manuel Vela, and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for the organization and Mr. Vela as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Martinez Fischer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3029 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House