In the near future, Representative Fleming and I will introduce a resolution designating the year of 2026 as the “80th Anniversary Year of the State YMCA of Pennsylvania Youth and Government Program” in Pennsylvania.

The Youth and Government Program has shaped generations of creative thinkers and innovative leaders.  Eighty percent of individuals who have participated in this program report being actively engaged in civic life as adults.

More than 700 Pennsylvania high school students, having earned leadership roles in the 2026 Youth and Government Program, are arriving in Harrisburg on April 16, 2026, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience serving in leadership roles in all three branches of government. 

Our Commonwealth is fortunate to have one of the most impactful programs for bringing democracy to life for young people through the State YMCA of Pennsylvania.

Please join us in cosponsoring this well-deserved resolution.