H.R. No. 131
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Pet overpopulation is a serious problem, both in
Texas and throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, Many of the animals in shelters must be euthanized
because they are not reclaimed by their former owners or adopted by
new owners; young, healthy, and friendly animals are too often put
to sleep simply because homes are not found for them and resources
and space at shelters are limited, especially in these challenging
economic times; and
WHEREAS, Shelters offer low-cost adoptions, allowing
aspiring pet owners to affordably befriend a new animal companion;
moreover, pets from shelters are generally spayed or neutered at
the time of adoption, which helps reduce future numbers of unwanted
animals; and
WHEREAS, Providing a home for a pet has been shown to promote
a healthy lifestyle for owners by providing opportunities for
exercise and social interaction with other pet owners; studies also
indicate that children who help care for pets have higher
self-esteem and enhanced social skills; and
WHEREAS, Adopting pets from local animal shelters helps
reduce the burdens placed on these vital community resources and
makes a profound difference in the lives of animals in need as well
as in the lives of the people who take them into their hearts and
homes; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize October 2011 as Adopt a Shelter Pet
Month in Texas and encourage citizens across the state to enrich
their lives by adopting an animal from a local shelter.
Rodriguez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 131 was adopted by the House on
February 17, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House