H.R. No. 592
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Advocates for responsible pet care are gathering in
Austin on February 24, 2011, to participate in Responsible Pet
Owners Alliance Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Pets play an important role in the lives of many
Texans, and they are more than just adorable balls of fur--they are
living, breathing prescriptions for what often ails us; their joy
and spirit encourage us, and their mere presence as silent,
understanding companions comforts us and chases the blues away; our
pets run, walk, crawl, slither, and fly into our hearts, and, in
doing so, they improve our physical and mental well-being; and
WHEREAS, The Responsible Pet Owners Alliance was founded in
1992 to develop solutions for pet-related problems and to alleviate
the need for so many animals to be left at shelters; the group works
to improve the quality of life for pets and people by educating
individuals about animal behavior and health and by preparing them
for the commitment involved in pet ownership; and
WHEREAS, To advance its mission, the Responsible Pet Owners
Alliance collaborates with other animal-support organizations on
the Pet Education, Assistance, and Rescue Program, which includes
rescue and adoption services, counseling for owners who are
considering giving up their pets, and a telephone hotline for
assistance with any animal-related issues; moreover, the program
sponsors Paws for Service, an initiative in which teams of dogs and
their owners visit hospitals and nursing homes, bringing joy and
comfort to the patients; and
WHEREAS, The Responsible Pet Owners Alliance is affiliated
with the American Kennel Club and the Southwest Texas Animal Care
and Control Association; it endorses the AKC Canine Good Citizen
Program as a method for developing well-trained dogs and promoting
responsible ownership; and
WHEREAS, Well-behaved pets are not born but are the result of
care, attention, and training, and in return, our pets give us a
lifetime of devotion and companionship; the Responsible Pet Owners
Alliance works hard to ensure that this special bond between pet
owners and their animals is strengthened and protected; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 24, 2011, as Responsible Pet
Owners Alliance Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those
associated with the alliance sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hughes
Legler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 592 was adopted by the House on
February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House