III 109th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 433 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 5, 2006 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Ensign, and Mr. Lautenberg) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for the 140 years of service that it has provided to the citizens of the United States and their animals.

Whereas April 10, 2006, marks the 140th anniversary of the founding of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (referred to in this preamble as ASPCA); Whereas ASPCA has provided services to millions of citizens of the United States and their animals since Henry Bergh established the society in New York City in 1866; Whereas ASPCA was the first humane society established in the western hemisphere; Whereas ASPCA teaches children the character-building virtues of compassion, kindness, and respect for all of God's creatures; Whereas the dedicated directors, staff, and volunteers of ASPCA have provided shelter, medical care, behavioral counseling, and placement for abandoned, abused, or homeless animals in the United States for more than a century; and Whereas ASPCA, through its observance of April as Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, its Animal Poison Control Center, and its promotion of humane animal treatment through programs dedicated to law enforcement, education, shelter outreach, legislative affairs, counseling, veterinary services, and behavioral training, has provided invaluable services to the citizens of the United States and their animals: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)honors The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for its 140 years of service to the citizens of the United States and their animals; and (2)respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of this resolution to the president of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.