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PRINTER'S NO. 3362
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
851
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY ZIMMERMAN, CAUSER, SCHLEGEL CULVER, TOOHIL,
M. K. KELLER, HENNESSEY, SCHLOSSBERG, NEILSON, PASHINSKI,
MACKENZIE, BIZZARRO, O'NEILL, BARRAR, RYAN, GREINER,
HICKERNELL, DiGIROLAMO, CALTAGIRONE, DUSH, SONNEY, FEE,
CUTLER, HILL-EVANS, MILLARD, ENGLISH, LONGIETTI, BOBACK,
METZGAR, WARREN, KINSEY, HELM, BURNS, R. BROWN, YOUNGBLOOD,
READSHAW AND ROEBUCK, APRIL 18, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 18, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing April 28, 2018, 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 2018
"World Veterinary Day" as "The Role of the Veterinary Profession
in Sustainable Development to Improve Livelihoods, Food Security
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and Safety"; and
WHEREAS, All veterinary services and veterinary professionals
play a key part in supporting sustainable development to improve
livelihoods, food security and safety, offering professional
advice to farmers and animal owners and collaborating with the
human health sector; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is uniquely positioned to support
livelihoods, food security and safety, since the Animal Health
and Diagnostic Commission and the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic
Laboratory System function to support the role of the
veterinarian in assuring agricultural biosecurity; 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 agribusiness environment that uses
best practices and focuses on food safety; and
WHEREAS, "World Veterinary Day" was first organized in 2000
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
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Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize April
28, 2018, as "World Veterinary Day" in Pennsylvania and join
other states and countries in celebrating "World Veterinary
Day."
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