SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 666
         WHEREAS, On February 6, 2023, a powerful earthquake struck
  southeastern Turkey and the northwest region of Syria, resulting
  in tens of thousands of fatalities and catastrophic damage
  throughout the area; and
         WHEREAS, Governments around the world responded quickly to
  requests for assistance, deploying rescue teams and providing
  aid for the nearly 18 million people in Turkey and Syria who were
  impacted by the disaster; among those who were involved in rescue
  and relief efforts were personnel from both the United States and
  Mexico, including members of the Joint Military Assistance
  Command and affiliated Mexican agencies; and
         WHEREAS, Mexico deployed search and rescue canine teams to
  Turkey as part of international emergency relief operations, and
  two canines lost their lives while participating in search and
  rescue efforts; these heroic dogs were Proteo, who performed four
  rescues and over 35 recoveries in the line of duty, and Frida, who
  was involved in 12 rescues and 41 recoveries throughout her
  career; and
         WHEREAS, In addition to posthumously recognizing the two
  search and rescue dogs, the Joint Military Assistance Command has
  also awarded posthumous honors to a civilian canine, Pinky, who
  demonstrated remarkable courage while fighting off robbers in
  the disaster area and passed away five weeks after being wounded
  in the incident; and
         WHEREAS, These three valiant canines will be remembered
  not only for their extraordinary acts of bravery, but also for
  the special bonds of loyalty that they shared with their owners
  and handlers, and they are truly deserving of recognition for
  their honorable service; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the lives of Proteo, Frida,
  and Pinky and express sincere gratitude to all those who took
  part in search and rescue operations in the aftermath of the 2023
  Turkey-Syria earthquake.
 
  Blanco
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 25, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate