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SENATE RESOLUTION
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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, |
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Paws Fur Help facilitates adoption events and transportation |
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services for rehoming animals, collaborates with area school |
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districts to build and deliver dog houses to families in need, |
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and manages a pet food pantry that also offers medications for |
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flea and tick prevention; the organization works with the |
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community to raise funds for spaying and neutering and advocates |
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positive change by communicating with elected officials, |
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attending animal-related court cases, and lobbying for |
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ordinances and laws that promote the well-being and ethical |
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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 |
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the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas |
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Senate. |