HR 9069

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution recognizing the week of June 18-24, 2006, as
3	"Humane Society Appreciation Week" in Florida.
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5	WHEREAS, humane societies have diligently served numerous
6	communities in the State of Florida for as many as 45 years, and
7	WHEREAS, there are currently 48 humane societies in Florida
8	that serve 40 counties in the struggle against domestic animal
9	overpopulation, working to promote animal adoption and
10	education, eliminate animal overpopulation, prevent animal
11	cruelty, and relieve animal suffering, and
12	WHEREAS, stray animals present a health and safety risk for
13	the people and animals of the state, and
14	WHEREAS, an estimated 800,000 or more unwanted and stray
15	animals are euthanized annually in Florida, and
16	WHEREAS, through education, adoption, and promotion of
17	spay/neuter practices, humane societies are reducing the number
18	of companion animals euthanized in this state, and
19	WHEREAS, in 2004, humane societies located permanent homes
20	for many thousands of unwanted animals and promoted regional
21	spay/neuter campaigns as a preventive and responsible measure
22	for controlling the animal overpopulation in Florida, and
23	WHEREAS, humane societies are staffed by an estimated
24	10,000 Florida residents who unselfishly volunteer their time,
25	energy, and expertise, NOW, THEREFORE,
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27	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
28	Florida:
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30	That the humane societies across this state are commended
31	for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the people and
32	animals of Florida.
33	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that that the week of June 18-24,
34	2006, is recognized as "Humane Society Appreciation Week" in
35	Florida.

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