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H.CON.RES.142  Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a National Pet Week.

Although May 6 to May 12 is national Pet Week sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association this resolution would make it official.

Pets reside in 69 million US homes. The preamble goes on to note the role in the animal medical field and other animal rights organizations.

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Sponsor:  Rep Christopher Shays (R-CT-4^th)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote June 25, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost.

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Whereas May 6 to May 12, 2007, marks 26th anniversary of `National Pet Week', sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Auxiliary to the American Veterinary Medical Association;

Whereas animals and pets give companionship and pleasure in daily living, share the homes of nearly 69,000,000 individuals or families in the United States, and provide special benefits to elderly persons and children;

Whereas the people of the United States have a firm commitment to promote responsible care of animals and pets and guard against cruel and irresponsible treatment;

Whereas teaching kindness and respect for all living animals through education in schools and communities is essential to the basic values of a humane and civilized society;

Whereas the people of the United States are grateful to the veterinary medical profession for providing preventive and emergency medical care and assistance to animals, spaying and neutering animals to combat overpopulation, and contributing to the education of animal owners; and

Whereas the people of the United States are indebted to animal protection organizations, State humane organizations, and local animal care and control agencies for promoting respect for animals and pets, educating children about humane attitudes, and caring for lost, unwanted, abused, and abandoned animals: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress--

(1) that there should be established a National Pet Week; and

(2) the people of the United States should observe National Pet Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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