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