THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY DiGIROLAMO, BOBACK, BAKER, BELFANTI, BEYER, BISHOP, BRENNAN, CASORIO, CLYMER, COHEN, DELOZIER, DONATUCCI, EVERETT, FLECK, FRANKEL, FREEMAN, GEIST, GEORGE, GIBBONS, GINGRICH, GRUCELA, HARKINS, HELM, HENNESSEY, KAUFFMAN, KILLION, KORTZ, KOTIK, KULA, MAJOR, McCALL, McILVAINE SMITH, MELIO, MENSCH, MILLARD, MILLER, MOUL, MUSTIO, M. O'BRIEN, O'NEILL, PALLONE, PAYNE, PETRI, PHILLIPS, PICKETT, QUINN, READSHAW, REED, REICHLEY, ROSS, SANTONI, SAYLOR, SCAVELLO, SCHRODER, SEIP, SIPTROTH, SONNEY, STERN, STEVENSON, TRUE, VEREB AND WATSON, MAY 6, 2009

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, MAY 6, 2009  

A RESOLUTION

Designating the month of June 2009 as "Pennsylvania Animal

Shelter Appreciation Month."

WHEREAS, These animal shelters may be known as, but are not

limited to being titled, Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty

to Animals (SPCAs), humane societies, animal leagues and

rescues; and

WHEREAS, The first humane animal shelter in the United States

was opened in this Commonwealth in 1870; and

WHEREAS, The first veterinary clinic associated with an

animal shelter in the United States was opened in this

Commonwealth in 1910; and

WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is indebted to local animal shelters

for the invaluable contributions they make each year in

protecting animals from inhumane treatment by enforcing section

5511 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code regarding cruelty to

animals; and

WHEREAS, The animal shelters in this Commonwealth promote

kindness toward animals through humane education; and

WHEREAS, The animal shelters in Pennsylvania educate

legislators on behalf of the animals in this Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, The animal shelters provide low-cost spay/neuter

programs to prevent pet overpopulation; and

WHEREAS, The animal shelters in this Commonwealth provide

unwanted animals with a second chance at new and loving homes;

and

WHEREAS, Animal shelters can celebrate "Pennsylvania Animal

Shelter Appreciation Month" with special events for their

members and communities; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives thank the animal

shelters in this Commonwealth for their fine and compassionate

work on behalf of animals and extend sincere admiration and

respect; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the

month of June 2009 as "Pennsylvania Animal Shelter Appreciation

Month."