AR16,,112023 ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION 16 September 11, 2023 - Introduced by Representative Hurd. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AR16,,22Relating to: proclaiming September 2023 to be National Service Dog Month in Wisconsin. AR16,,33Whereas, we believe in the joyful, transformative power of the human-canine bond and inclusivity of all citizens; and AR16,,44Whereas, in the United States, 64 million adults and children have a disability, only 16,000 service dogs from accredited training programs exist nationwide, and the need is growing; and AR16,,55Whereas, Canine Companions is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing expertly trained service dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships; and AR16,,66Whereas, Canine Companions and their service dogs empower people with disabilities to lead life with greater independence by providing best-in-class training, ongoing follow up services, and a deeply committed community of support; and AR16,,77Whereas, National Service Dog Month aims to educate our community about the benefits of service dogs and the laws protecting them; and AR16,,88Whereas, Wisconsin continues to work toward becoming an inclusive community in which all citizens, and their service dogs, are embraced; now, therefore, be it AR16,,99Resolved by the assembly, That, in recognition of service dogs and the adults and children with disabilities in our community, the Wisconsin Assembly does hereby proclaim September to be National Service Dog Month; and, be it further AR16,,1010Resolved, That the Wisconsin Assembly encourages all citizens to celebrate task trained service dogs and to be respectful of the rights afforded to the adults, children, and veterans who lead more independent lives because of their assistance.
