HR1169 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, September 25, 2004 is recognized as Responsible Dog Ownership Day in Bond County, and "Paws in the Park" is the event to be held in recognition of this day; and

WHEREAS, The purpose of this event is to raise funds to ultimately construct or buy a building as a shelter to provide temporary housing for stray, abandoned, and unwanted animals until suitable loving permanent homes can be found; and

WHEREAS, In honor of this day and its purpose, there will be various dog activities including an agility course and dog contests; a low cost microchipping clinic will also be available and staffed by a veterinarian donating his/her services; the event will take place at Patriot's Park in Greenville; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the date of September 25, 2004 as Responsible Dog Ownership Day in Bond County and support the efforts of the Bond County Humane Society.