HR 9003

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution recognizing the week of June 21-25, 2010, as
3	"Humane Society Appreciation Week" in Florida.
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5	WHEREAS, as of 2006, there were 48 humane societies in the
6	this state serving 43 counties in the struggle with domestic
7	animal 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	Florida communities for as many as 45 years, and
13	WHEREAS, the estimated population of more than 800,000
14	unwanted and stray animals euthanized in Florida each year
15	constitutes a potential health risk for rabies and other
16	contagious diseases in this state, and
17	WHEREAS, each year humane societies work to locate
18	permanent homes for thousands of unwanted animals and to promote
19	regional spay/neuter campaigns as a preventive and responsible
20	measure for controlling the domestic animal overpopulation in
21	this state, and
22	WHEREAS, as of 2006, humane societies were staffed by an
23	estimated 10,000 Florida residents who unselfishly volunteer
24	their time, energy, and expertise, NOW, THEREFORE,
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26	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
27	Florida:
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29	That the humane societies across this state are commended
30	for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the people and
31	animals of this state and that the week of June 21-25, 2010, is
32	recognized as "Humane Society Appreciation Week" in Florida.

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