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4 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Humane Legislation Network are |
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6 | 7 | | gathering at the State Capitol on March 23, 2023; and |
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7 | 8 | | WHEREAS, Founded by Texans for Texas Animals in 1975, the |
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8 | 9 | | Texas Humane Legislation Network strives to protect animals through |
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9 | 10 | | advocacy and education initiatives; the organization is composed of |
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10 | 11 | | more than 27,000 members and donors, including animal shelter and |
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11 | 12 | | rescue workers and law enforcement personnel, and is led by a board |
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12 | 13 | | of directors encompassing a variety of animal law experts; and |
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13 | 14 | | WHEREAS, A nonpartisan entity, THLN collaborates with |
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14 | 15 | | elected officials in seeking enforceable anti-cruelty measures; |
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15 | 16 | | its members also work closely with stakeholders such as |
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16 | 17 | | veterinarians, shelter and sanctuary directors, animal control |
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17 | 18 | | officers, and prosecutors and judges at the local, state, and |
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18 | 19 | | federal levels; and |
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19 | 20 | | WHEREAS, For nearly half a century, THLN has worked |
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20 | 21 | | tirelessly to improve the welfare of animals throughout the Lone |
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21 | 22 | | Star State, and all those associated with the organization are |
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22 | 23 | | indeed deserving of commendation for their myriad contributions; |
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23 | 24 | | now, therefore, be it |
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24 | 25 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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25 | 26 | | Legislature hereby recognize March 23, 2023, as Texas Humane |
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26 | 27 | | Legislation Network Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm |
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27 | 28 | | welcome to the visiting delegation; and, be it further |
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28 | 29 | | RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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29 | 30 | | prepared for THLN as an expression of high regard by the Texas House |
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30 | 31 | | of Representatives. |
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