[Congressional Bills 110th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Con. Res. 142 Introduced in House (IH)] 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 142 Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a National Pet Week. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 3, 2007 Mr. Shays (for himself, Mr. Lantos, Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California, Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Moore of Kansas, and Mr. Kirk) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a National Pet Week. 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. <all>