[Congressional Bills 110th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Con. Res. 142 Engrossed in House (EH)] 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 142 _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Whereas this year marks the 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 an annual National Pet Week; and (2) the goals and ideals expressed during National Pet Week should be guides for the people of the United States to observe in the care of pets. Passed the House of Representatives June 25, 2007. Attest: Clerk. 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 142 _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a National Pet Week.