SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 426
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize February 24, 2011, as Responsible Pet Owners Alliance
  Lobby Day at the Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, The Responsible Pet Owners Alliance is known for
  its valuable efforts to promote responsible pet ownership
  through education and training assistance; in attendance at the
  Capitol on this day as their mascot is the acclaimed Beagle
  "Uno," who won the Best in Show title at the 2008 Westminster
  Kennel Club Dog Show; and
         WHEREAS, Pets play an important role in the lives of many
  residents in the State of Texas; more than cute balls of fur, they
  are living, breathing prescriptions for what often ails people;
  their joy and spirit encourages those around them, and their
  companionship comforts their owners and can chase the blues away;
  and
         WHEREAS, Big or little, all kinds of pets run, walk, crawl,
  slither, and fly their way into their owners' hearts, and in
  doing so, they bring about improved physical and mental
  well-being in ways nothing else can; and
         WHEREAS, Well-behaved pets are not born; they are the
  result of care, attention, and training; in return for all these
  things, pets give their families a lifetime of devotion and
  companionship; and
         WHEREAS, It is recognized that dog-related problems are most
  often caused by irresponsible owners; both dogs and owners benefit
  greatly when dogs understand and reliably demonstrate acceptable
  behavior, which can be learned and verified through such programs
  as the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Certification
  Program and the Pet Education, Assistance, and All-Species
  Rescue Program of the Responsible Pet Owners Alliance and the
  American Kennel Club in Texas; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby commend all the responsible pet owners of
  this state and recognize February 24, 2011, as Responsible Pet
  Owners Alliance Lobby Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of this day.
 
  Carona
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 2, 2011.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate