Bill Text: TX HR131 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing October 2011 as Adopt a Shelter Pet Month in Texas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-18 - Reported enrolled [HR131 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR131-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 131 |
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WHEREAS, Pet overpopulation is a serious problem, both in | ||
Texas and throughout the nation; and | ||
WHEREAS, Many of the animals in shelters must be euthanized | ||
because they are not reclaimed by their former owners or adopted by | ||
new owners; young, healthy, and friendly animals are too often put | ||
to sleep simply because homes are not found for them and resources | ||
and space at shelters are limited, especially in these challenging | ||
economic times; and | ||
WHEREAS, Shelters offer low-cost adoptions, allowing | ||
aspiring pet owners to affordably befriend a new animal companion; | ||
moreover, pets from shelters are generally spayed or neutered at | ||
the time of adoption, which helps reduce future numbers of unwanted | ||
animals; and | ||
WHEREAS, Providing a home for a pet has been shown to promote | ||
a healthy lifestyle for owners by providing opportunities for | ||
exercise and social interaction with other pet owners; studies also | ||
indicate that children who help care for pets have higher | ||
self-esteem and enhanced social skills; and | ||
WHEREAS, Adopting pets from local animal shelters helps | ||
reduce the burdens placed on these vital community resources and | ||
makes a profound difference in the lives of animals in need as well | ||
as in the lives of the people who take them into their hearts and | ||
homes; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
Legislature hereby recognize October 2011 as Adopt a Shelter Pet | ||
Month in Texas and encourage citizens across the state to enrich | ||
their lives by adopting an animal from a local shelter. | ||
Rodriguez | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 131 was adopted by the House on | ||
February 17, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||