H.R. No. 2241
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Houston PetSet is a nonprofit organization that has
worked for two decades to improve the lives of all animals in the
Greater Houston area; and
WHEREAS, Houston PetSet seeks to end animal homelessness
through increased adoptions and to protect vulnerable animals
through programs that are focused on long-term health; the
organization is dedicated to creating a better world where every
animal is valued and has a loving forever home, and it is helping to
foster a sense of community responsibility and mutual support in
achieving that worthy goal; and
WHEREAS, Animal welfare is an essential component of building
healthy and sustainable communities, and Houston PetSet hosts
adoption events with the goal of giving residents an opportunity to
provide permanent homes for animals in need; in addition to
facilitating adoptions, the organization sponsors a program to
transport homeless animals to the Midwest, where they may have a
better chance of being adopted; and
WHEREAS, Houston PetSet serves area pet owners by uniting the
animal welfare community to fund education and rescue initiatives
as well as spay, neuter, and microchip services; the organization
also offers free pet boarding for domestic violence survivors who
are staying at local shelters; and
WHEREAS, By serving as a lifeline to animals in need, Houston
PetSet has made a meaningful difference in the community, and it is
a pleasure to recognize this truly commendable organization; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Houston PetSet for its work to end the
crisis of animal homelessness and animal cruelty in the Greater
Houston area and extend to all those associated with the
organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Houston PetSet as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
A. Johnson of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2241 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House