III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 713 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 3, 2018 Ms. Heitkamp (for herself and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Celebrating the 160th anniversary of the Ladies Christian Association, which became the Young Women’s Christian Association.

Whereas, in 1858, the Ladies Christian Association, which later became the Young Women’s Christian Association (referred to in this preamble as the YWCA ), was established in New York, New York, to support young working women and later expanded to become one of the first boarding houses for female students, educators, and factory workers; Whereas, in 1866, the YWCA was established in Boston, Massachusetts, as a residence for girls from Boston and rural areas; Whereas the national office of the YWCA was established in 1907 and later became an integral part of the civil rights movement; Whereas, for more than 160 years, the YWCA has been at the forefront of the most pressing social movements, including the movements for civil rights, affordable housing, pay equity, violence prevention, and health care; Whereas the YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families thrive, and strengthen communities; Whereas the YWCA is the largest provider of domestic violence services in the United States and helps more than 535,000 women each year with safety services, including sexual assault survivor support programs, emergency shelters for survivors of domestic violence, counseling, and court assistance; and Whereas, each year, the YWCA reaches 2,300,000 women, children, and families through more than 210 local associations across 46 States and the District of Columbia: Now, therefore, be it