HR 9047

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution recognizing the week of June 17-23, 2007, 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 for as many as 45 years, working to
7	promote animal adoption and education, eliminate animal
8	overpopulation, prevent animal cruelty, and relieve animal
9	suffering, and
10	WHEREAS, stray animals present health and safety risks for
11	the people and animals of the state, including the spread of
12	rabies and other contagious diseases, and
13	WHEREAS, it is estimated that more than 800,000 unwanted or
14	stray animals are euthanized annually in Florida, and
15	WHEREAS, through education, adoption, and promotion of
16	spay/neuter practices, humane societies are reducing the number
17	of companion animals euthanized in this state, and
18	WHEREAS, in 2006, humane societies located permanent homes
19	for many thousands of unwanted animals and promoted regional
20	spay/neuter campaigns as a preventive and responsible measure
21	for controlling the animal overpopulation in Florida, and
22	WHEREAS, humane societies are staffed by an estimated
23	10,000 Florida residents who unselfishly volunteer their time,
24	energy, and expertise, NOW, THEREFORE,
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26	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
27	Florida:
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29	That the humane societies across this state are commended
30	for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the people and
31	animals of Florida.
32	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the week of June 17-23, 2007,
33	is recognized as "Humane Society Appreciation Week."

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