PRINTER'S NO. 1349
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
242
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY ZIMMERMAN, BAKER, BIZZARRO, BOBACK, R. BROWN,
V. BROWN, BULLOCK, BURNS, CALTAGIRONE, CONKLIN, D. COSTA,
DiGIROLAMO, DRISCOLL, DUSH, FEE, FREEMAN, GREINER, GROVE,
HEFFLEY, HENNESSEY, HICKERNELL, HILL-EVANS, IRVIN, JAMES,
KINSEY, LONGIETTI, MACKENZIE, MARSICO, MILLARD, B. MILLER,
NEILSON, PASHINSKI, PICKETT, RAPP, READSHAW, ROEBUCK, RYAN,
SAINATO, SCHWEYER, SONNEY, TOOHIL, WARD AND WATSON,
APRIL 12, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 12, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing April 29, 2017, as "World Veterinary Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, "World Veterinary Day" is globally celebrated to
highlight and promote the different facets of work performed by
veterinarians across the world and to raise awareness of their
contribution to improve animal health and welfare and public
health; and
WHEREAS, "World Veterinary Day" recognizes the vital role of
veterinarians and acknowledges the high respect for
veterinarians, their challenging work, long hours, educational
investments, dedication and compassion; and
WHEREAS, The World Veterinary Association and the World
Organization for Animal Health proclaimed the theme of 2017
"World Veterinary Day" as "Antimicrobial Resistance - From
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Awareness to Action"; and
WHEREAS, All veterinary services and veterinary professionals
play a key part in supporting the fight against antimicrobial
resistance through their role in regulating and supervising the
use of antimicrobials, offering professional advice to farmers
and animal owners and collaborating with the human health
sector; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is uniquely positioned to reduce the
impact of antimicrobial resistance in animals and humans and to
address the needs of its residents in preventing health care-
associated infections in all health care settings because of the
critical resources enjoyed in this Commonwealth, such as the
Animal Health and Diagnostic Commission and the Pennsylvania
Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is home to America's first veterinary
school, the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary
Medicine, established in Philadelphia in 1884, an institution
that continues to be a preeminent leader in veterinary research
and education; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is the birthplace of organized
veterinary medicine; and
WHEREAS, Veterinarians must continue to make advancements in
disease control management, improve animal welfare and encourage
and achieve a sustainable change in behavior toward responsible
and prudent antimicrobial use; and
WHEREAS, The focus of Pennsylvania's veterinary community is
working with the Commonwealth and animal agriculture
stakeholders to address antimicrobial resistance concerns and
make necessary improvements; and
WHEREAS, "World Veterinary Day" was first organized in 2000
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by the World Organization for Animal Health and the World
Veterinary Association; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
role of the veterinary profession in improving the health and
welfare of all animals in Pennsylvania, from companion animals
to production animals to wildlife, and the profession's
enhancement of public and environmental health throughout
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize April
29, 2017, as "World Veterinary Day" in Pennsylvania and join
other states and countries in celebrating "World Veterinary
Day."
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