Bill Text: CA AR63 | 2021-2022 | Regular Session | Introduced

California Assembly Resolution 63 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Relative to Service Dog Appreciation Month.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 53-18-1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-01 - Read. Adopted. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 2661.). [AR63 Detail]

Download: California-2021-AR63-Introduced.html

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2021–2022 REGULAR SESSION

House Resolution

No. 63

Introduced by Assembly Member Seyarto

August 16, 2021

Relative to Service Dog Appreciation Month.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

HR 63, as introduced, Seyarto.

WHEREAS, Service dogs are extraordinary animals that enable their human companions to live their fullest lives; and

WHEREAS, California benefits from the assistance of K-9 officers, search and rescue dogs, and many other service dogs that serve their communities; and

WHEREAS, Service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks for people in their careers and everyday lives. They can be trained to retrieve objects, assist with balance, give seizure or diabetic alerts, or assist those with psychiatric disabilities; and

WHEREAS, Service dogs also serve our nation’s wounded warriors suffering from conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury; and

WHEREAS, Studies have shown that these incredible animals offer great benefits to their owners, including reduced anxiety, lower blood pressure, and faster recovery from medical events; and

WHEREAS, September is celebrated as National Service Dog Month each year to honor the contribution skilled K-9 partners offer their owners; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby proclaims the month of September 2021 as Service Dog Appreciation Month; and be it further

Resolved, That Californians are grateful for the service and dedication these loyal companions provide for their owners and communities; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.