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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Humane Legislation Network are |
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gathering at the State Capitol on March 25, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded by Texans for Texas Animals in 1975, the |
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Texas Humane Legislation Network strives to protect animals through |
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advocacy and education initiatives; the organization is composed of |
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more than 27,000 members and donors, including animal shelter and |
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rescue workers and law enforcement personnel, and is led by a board |
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of directors encompassing a variety of animal law experts; and |
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WHEREAS, A nonpartisan entity, THLN collaborates with |
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elected officials in seeking enforceable anti-cruelty measures; |
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its members also work closely with stakeholders such as |
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veterinarians, shelter and sanctuary directors, animal control |
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officers, and prosecutors and judges at the local, state, and |
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federal levels; and |
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WHEREAS, For half a century, THLN has worked tirelessly to |
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improve the welfare of animals throughout the Lone Star State, and |
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all those associated with the organization are indeed deserving of |
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commendation for their myriad contributions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 25, 2025, as Texas Humane |
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Legislation Network Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm |
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welcome to the visiting delegation; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for THLN as an expression of high regard by the Texas House |
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of Representatives. |
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Patterson |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 656 was adopted by the House on March |
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25, 2025, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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