HR 9113

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution recognizing the week of June 23-27, 2008, as
3	"Humane Society Appreciation Week" in Florida.
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5	WHEREAS, there are currently 48 humane societies serving 40
6	counties in this state in the struggle with domestic animal
7	overpopulation, and
8	WHEREAS, humane societies work to promote domestic animal
9	adoption and education, eliminate animal overpopulation, prevent
10	animal cruelty, and relieve animal suffering, and
11	WHEREAS, humane societies have diligently served many
12	communities in this state for as many as 48 years, and
13	WHEREAS, the estimated population of more than 800,000
14	unwanted and stray animals euthanized in this state each year
15	constitutes a potential health risk for rabies and other
16	contagious diseases in this state, and
17	WHEREAS, each year humane societies work to locate
18	permanent homes for many thousands of unwanted animals and to
19	promote regional spay and neuter campaigns as a preventive and
20	responsible measure for controlling the domestic animal
21	overpopulation in this state, and
22	WHEREAS, humane societies are staffed by an estimated
23	10,000 residents of this state who unselfishly volunteer their
24	time, 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 Florida House of Representatives recognizes the
30	week of June 23-27, 2008, as "Humane Society Appreciation Week"
31	in Florida.

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