[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 812 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 812

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         March 2, 2010.
Whereas the Military Working Dog Program, or K-9 Corps, was developed in 1942, 
        shortly after the United States entered World War II;
Whereas all four branches of the United States Armed Forces as well as other 
        government agencies, including the Secret Service, Central Intelligence 
        Agency, and Transportation Security Administration, use Military Working 
        Dogs in service to the country;
Whereas Military Working Dogs are trained in explosive detection, narcotic 
        detection, sentry, patrol, tracking, and other specific areas;
Whereas Military Working Dogs, through their training, have prevented injuries 
        and saved the lives of thousands of United States citizens;
Whereas more than 19,000 Military Working Dogs were acquired by the United 
        States Armed Forces during World War II and of those 19,000, a little 
        more than 10,000 Military Working Dogs were utilized in the war effort;
Whereas more than 1,500 Military Working Dogs were employed during the Korean 
        War and 4,500 in the Vietnam War;
Whereas, since September 11, 2001, Military Working Dogs have served in Iraq and 
        Afghanistan and have been employed in detection work as part of homeland 
        security and defense efforts;
Whereas today approximately 2,000 Military Working Dogs serve at nearly 170 
        United States military bases worldwide, including bases in 40 States and 
        3 United States territories;
Whereas retired Military Working Dogs are recognized for their lifetime of 
        service in the United State Armed Forces; and
Whereas charitable organizations and community groups are recognized for their 
        work in coordination with the Department of Defense to help bring 
        Military Working Dogs stationed overseas home to the United States for 
        adoption when their active duty days are over and provide support to 
        active K-9 military teams worldwide: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the significant contributions of the Military Working 
        Dog Program to the United States Armed Forces;
            (2) honors active and retired Military Working Dogs for their loyal 
        service and dedication to protecting the men and women of the United 
        States Armed Forces; and
            (3) supports the adoption and care of these quality animals after 
        their service is over.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.