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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 313
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join in celebrating March 25, 2025, as Paws Fur Help Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 2022, Paws Fur Help is a nonprofit |
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organization founded on a mission to protect and advocate for |
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vulnerable companion animals in Hidalgo County; the organization |
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is guided by a devoted board of directors and community |
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volunteers who work tirelessly to increase awareness and promote |
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regulations regarding animal welfare; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to helping to educate the public, Paws |
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Fur Help facilitates adoption events and transportation services |
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for rehoming animals, collaborates with area school districts to |
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build and deliver dog houses to families in need, and manages a |
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pet food pantry that also offers medications for flea and tick |
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prevention; the organization works with the community to raise |
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funds for spaying and neutering and advocates positive change by |
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communicating with elected officials, attending animal-related |
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court cases, and lobbying for ordinances and laws that promote |
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the well-being and ethical treatment of animals; and |
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WHEREAS, Paws Fur Help has received numerous accolades |
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since its establishment and was recently honored with the |
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Community Champion Award by the Mission Chamber of Commerce; it |
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is a model institution for promoting animal welfare in the Lone |
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Star State, and all who have contributed to its success are truly |
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worthy of special recognition for their efforts; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the dedicated volunteers and board |
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members of Paws Fur Help for their exemplary service on behalf of |
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companion animals and extend to all best wishes for a rewarding |
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Paws Fur Help Day at the Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the |
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organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Hinojosa of Hidalgo |
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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 25, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |