SJR112: Joint Resolution Text

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2015 - 2016 LEGISLATURE

2015 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 112

February 23, 2016 - Introduced by Senators L. Taylor, Risser and Vinehout, cosponsored by Representatives Berceau, Jorgensen, Milroy, Spreitzer, C. Taylor and Zepnick. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR112,1,2 Relating to: naming October 2016 as National Animal Safety and Protection Month in Wisconsin.

SJR112,1,4 Whereas, in any given year, more than 30 million pet animals die from abuse and neglect; and

SJR112,1,6 Whereas, pet ownership has become engrained in American culture, nearly 79.7 million households in the United States own at least one pet; and

SJR112,1,8 Whereas, Americans have 163.6 million cats and dogs as companions in their homes; and

SJR112,1,10 Whereas, these animals depend on their owners to keep them safe and out of harm's way; and

SJR112,1,12 Whereas, everyday risks threaten the livelihood of these pets including accidental drowning, poisoning, and electrocution; and

SJR112,1,14 Whereas, tragic accidents can occur if owners are not aware of these everyday risks; and

SJR112,2,2 Whereas, the loss of an animal companion can devastate a family; both children and adults can be equally hurt from their loss; and

SJR112,2,4 Whereas, pets in healthy and secure homes reduce the burden facing overcrowded animal shelters; and

SJR112,2,6 Whereas, fostering safe and protected homes for animals can better human lives and save Wisconsin taxpayer dollars; now, therefore, be it

SJR112,2,9 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature hereby proclaims October 2016 National Animal Safety and Protection Month in Wisconsin.

SJR112,2,10 (End)