HR 9121

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution recognizing the week of June 21-27, 2009, as
3	"Humane Society Appreciation Week" in Florida.
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5	WHEREAS, as of 2006 there were 48 humane societies in this
6	state serving 43 counties in the struggle with domestic animal
7	overpopulation, and
8	WHEREAS, humane societies work to promote animal adoption
9	and education, eliminate animal overpopulation, prevent animal
10	cruelty, and relieve animal suffering, and
11	WHEREAS, humane societies have diligently served many
12	communities in this state for as long as 45 years, and
13	WHEREAS, in 2007 approximately 590,000 dogs and cats were
14	received into municipal and privately funded shelters, and
15	approximately 108,000 of those animals were euthanized, and
16	WHEREAS, in 2008 humane societies served to locate
17	permanent homes for many thousands of otherwise unwanted animals
18	and promoted regional spay/neuter campaigns as a preventive and
19	responsible measure for controlling the animal overpopulation in
20	this state, and
21	WHEREAS, humane societies are staffed by residents of this
22	state who unselfishly volunteer their time, energy, and
23	expertise, NOW, THEREFORE,
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25	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
26	Florida:
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28	That the humane societies across this state are commended
29	for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the people and
30	animals of Florida and that the week of June 21-27, 2009, is
31	recognized as "Humane Society Appreciation Week" in Florida.

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