CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 63Introduced by Assembly Member SeyartoAugust 16, 2021 Relative to Service Dog Appreciation Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 63, as introduced, Seyarto. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, Service dogs are extraordinary animals that enable their human companions to live their fullest lives; andWHEREAS, California benefits from the assistance of K-9 officers, search and rescue dogs, and many other service dogs that serve their communities; andWHEREAS, Service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks for people in their careers and everyday lives. They can be trained to retrieve objects, assist with balance, give seizure or diabetic alerts, or assist those with psychiatric disabilities; andWHEREAS, Service dogs also serve our nations wounded warriors suffering from conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury; andWHEREAS, Studies have shown that these incredible animals offer great benefits to their owners, including reduced anxiety, lower blood pressure, and faster recovery from medical events; andWHEREAS, September is celebrated as National Service Dog Month each year to honor the contribution skilled K-9 partners offer their owners; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby proclaims the month of September 2021 as Service Dog Appreciation Month; and be it furtherResolved, That Californians are grateful for the service and dedication these loyal companions provide for their owners and communities; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 63Introduced by Assembly Member SeyartoAugust 16, 2021 Relative to Service Dog Appreciation Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 63, as introduced, Seyarto. Digest Key CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 63 Introduced by Assembly Member SeyartoAugust 16, 2021 Introduced by Assembly Member Seyarto August 16, 2021 Relative to Service Dog Appreciation Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST HR 63, as introduced, Seyarto. ## Digest Key ## Bill Text WHEREAS, Service dogs are extraordinary animals that enable their human companions to live their fullest lives; and WHEREAS, California benefits from the assistance of K-9 officers, search and rescue dogs, and many other service dogs that serve their communities; and WHEREAS, Service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks for people in their careers and everyday lives. They can be trained to retrieve objects, assist with balance, give seizure or diabetic alerts, or assist those with psychiatric disabilities; and WHEREAS, Service dogs also serve our nations wounded warriors suffering from conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury; and WHEREAS, Studies have shown that these incredible animals offer great benefits to their owners, including reduced anxiety, lower blood pressure, and faster recovery from medical events; and WHEREAS, September is celebrated as National Service Dog Month each year to honor the contribution skilled K-9 partners offer their owners; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby proclaims the month of September 2021 as Service Dog Appreciation Month; and be it further Resolved, That Californians are grateful for the service and dedication these loyal companions provide for their owners and communities; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.