PRINTER'S NO. 2470
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
286
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY KRUEGER, HOWARD, SANCHEZ, KAZEEM, KINSEY, HADDOCK,
SCHLOSSBERG, HILL-EVANS, HANBIDGE, DELLOSO, MENTZER, CERRATO,
STEELE, JOZWIAK, McNEILL, O'MARA, D. WILLIAMS, GREEN AND
KHAN, DECEMBER 28, 2023
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, DECEMBER 28, 2023
A RESOLUTION
Designating March 13, 2024, as "K9 Veterans Awareness and
Services Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Throughout the history of this Commonwealth and the
nation, thousands of dogs and their handlers, trainers and other
helpers have served in the military, law enforcement and various
other capacities with honor, dignity and valor to protect life,
liberty and property; and
WHEREAS, The official United States K9 Corps was created on
March 13, 1942, for service in World War II and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Joseph J. White, a retired military working dog
handler, established "K9 Veterans Day," an annual day of
recognition on March 13 to raise awareness throughout the
country of the important services dogs and their handlers,
trainers and other helpers provide in the military, law
enforcement and various other capacities; and
WHEREAS, Many residents of this Commonwealth participate in
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working dog training and operational activities to protect lives
and property; and
WHEREAS, Dogs and their handlers, trainers and other helpers
are involved in customs, search and rescue, border patrol,
police services, Secret Service and drug enforcement and serve
in many other capacities, all of which deserve recognition; and
WHEREAS, Military working dogs save and protect our way of
life in this Commonwealth and the nation through their roles in
the war on terror and other military conflicts; and
WHEREAS, The military, law enforcement and many other
government agencies and groups recognize working dogs as being
loyal, loving and devoted; and
WHEREAS, Working dogs are known for placing themselves in
harm's way to protect their handlers, trainers and other
helpers; and
WHEREAS, "K9 Veterans Awareness and Services Day" also
recognizes service dogs that help people with disabilities and
support animals for people with mental health issues; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate March
13, 2024, as "K9 Veterans Awareness and Services Day" in
Pennsylvania to acknowledge, support and express gratitude for
the laudable services provided by working dogs and their
handlers, trainers and other helpers; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge all
government agencies and other groups that use working dogs to
make efforts on March 13, 2024, to recognize and appreciate the
protection and assistance working dogs provide to this
Commonwealth and the nation.
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