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Senate Resolution

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A resolution recognizing the week of June 23-27, 2008, as

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"Humane Society Appreciation Week" in Florida.

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     WHEREAS, there are currently 48 humane societies in the

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State of Florida, serving 40 counties in the struggle with

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domestic animal overpopulation, and

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     WHEREAS, humane societies work to promote animal adoption

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and education, eliminate animal overpopulation, prevent animal

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cruelty, and relieve animal suffering, and

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     WHEREAS, humane societies have diligently served many

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Florida communities for as many as 45 years, and

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     WHEREAS, the estimated population of more than 800,000

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unwanted and stray animals euthanized in Florida each year

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constitutes a potential health risk for rabies and other

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contagious diseases in this state, and

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     WHEREAS, in 2007, humane societies served to locate

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permanent homes for many thousands of unwanted animals and

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promoted regional spay/neuter campaigns as a preventive and

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responsible measure for controlling the animal overpopulation in

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Florida, and

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     WHEREAS, humane societies are staffed by an estimated 10,000

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Florida residents who unselfishly volunteer their time, energy,

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and expertise to alleviate the suffering of animals and to deal

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responsibly with the problems created by stray animal

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overpopulation, NOW, THEREFORE,

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Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:

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     That the Senate commends the humane societies across this

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state for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the

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people and animals of Florida and for setting an example for

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responsible human behavior toward animals.

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     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the week of June 23-27, 2008, is

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recognized as "Humane Society Appreciation Week" in Florida.