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House Concurrent Resolution 41 History
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 41
(By Delegates Guthrie, Longstreth, Fleischauer, Barill,
Wells, Iaquinta, Fragale, L. Phillips, Campbell,
Manypenny and Morgan)
Designating shelter dogs and cats as the official state pet of the
State of West Virginia.
Whereas, Animals are valued members of our families, public
service organizations and our culture, it is our fundamental
obligation to care for and protect them; and
Whereas, The estimated ninety-seven humane societies and animal
shelters in West Virginia continue to be instrumental in
championing and protecting these animals; and
Whereas, Thousands of dedicated West Virginians work at these
shelters, many on a volunteer basis, to ensure the proper level of
care and compassion these animals deserve; and
Whereas, Everyday across our State, these volunteers, staff and
animal control personnel see the results of irresponsible pet
ownership and dog and cat overpopulation; and
Whereas, Roughly sixty percent of these animals will never be
adopted into a family; and
Whereas, It is our responsibility to assure and provide for the
well-being of our animals through legislation and educational
programs designed to prevent further animal cruelty, abuse, and
overpopulation and to promote and support spay and neutering programs throughout West Virginia; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby designates shelter dogs and cats
as the official state pet of the State of West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
prepare a certified copy of this resolution to the appropriate
officials operating shelters and rescues in West Virginia.
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