ENROLLED SENATE
CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION NO. 17	By:	Reynolds, Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ellis, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Halligan, Ivester, Johnson (Constance), Johnson (Mike), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Leftwich, Lerblance, Marlatt, Mazzei, Myers, Newberry, Nichols, Paddack, Rice, Russell, Schulz, Sparks, Stanislawski, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilson and Wyrick of the Senate

and

Key, Armes, Auffet, Bailey, Banz, Benge, Billy, Blackwell, Brannon, Brown, Buck, Cannaday, Carey, Christian, Collins, Coody, Cooksey, Cox, Dank, Denney, Derby, DeWitt, Dorman, Duncan, Enns, Faught, Fields, Glenn, Hamilton, Harrison, Hickman, Hilliard, Holland, Hoskin, Inman, Jackson, Jett, Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Joyner, Kern, Kiesel, Kirby, Kouplen, Lamons, Liebmann, Luttrell, Martin (Scott), Martin (Steve), McAffrey, McCullough, McDaniel (Jeannie), McDaniel (Randy), McMullen, McNiel, McPeak, Miller, Moore, Morgan, Morrissette, Murphey, Nations, Nelson, Ortega, Osborn, Ownbey, Peters, Peterson, Pittman, Proctor, Pruett, Renegar, Reynolds, Richardson, Ritze, Roan, Rousselot, Sanders, Schwartz, Scott, Sears, Shannon, Shelton, Sherrer, Shoemake, Shumate, Smithson, Steele, Sullivan, Terrill, Thompson, Thomsen, Tibbs, Trebilcock, Walker, Watson, Wesselhoft, Williams, Wright (Harold) and Wright (John) of the House

A Concurrent Resolution promoting responsible dog ownership; endorsing the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program; encouraging dog training programs; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, dogs play an important role in the lives of many Oklahoma citizens by serving as companions, therapy dogs, and assistance dogs; and

WHEREAS, it is recognized that dog-related problems are most often caused by irresponsible owners; and

WHEREAS, responsible dog ownership should be encouraged in Oklahoma and responsible owners should properly control and provide adequate training for their dogs; and

WHEREAS, Canine Good Citizen programs identify and officially recognize those dogs who behave as members in good standing with the community; and

WHEREAS, the Canine Good Citizen Program was developed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) to teach pet owners that dogs should exhibit “good citizen” behaviors in the presence of other people and other animals, in both the home and the community; and

WHEREAS, children and adults of all ages participate in Canine Good Citizen classes to learn the skills involved in responsible dog ownership; and

WHEREAS, with dog bites and animal concerns on the rise, there is a real need for dogs to remain well-behaved community members.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 52ND OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN:

THAT the Oklahoma State Legislature supports the effort to promote responsible dog ownership in the State of Oklahoma.

THAT the Oklahoma State Legislature endorses the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen Program.

THAT the Oklahoma State Legislature encourages dog training programs and kennel clubs to provide training and education for community pet powers that result in dogs being “Canine Good Citizens”.

THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to the American Kennel Club (AKC).

Adopted by the Senate the 8th day of April, 2009.

	
Presiding Officer of the Senate

Adopted by the House of Representatives the 15th day of April, 2009.

	
Presiding Officer  of the House
	of Representatives