[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 838 Introduced in House (IH)]

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114th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 838

   Expressing support for designation of April 11 as ``National Pet 
   Adoption Day'' and the month of April as ``National Pet Adoption 
   Month'' to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of 
                        United States citizens.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 14, 2016

Mr. Williams submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing support for designation of April 11 as ``National Pet 
   Adoption Day'' and the month of April as ``National Pet Adoption 
   Month'' to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of 
                        United States citizens.

Whereas April 11 would be an appropriate date to designate as ``National Pet 
        Adoption Day''; and
Whereas the month of April would be an appropriate month to designate as 
        ``National Pet Adoption Month'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``National Pet Adoption 
        Day'' and ``National Pet Adoption Month'' to highlight the 
        important role pets play in the lives of United States 
        citizens;
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
        ``National Pet Adoption Day'' and ``National Pet Adoption 
        Month'' with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
            (3) encourages the people of the United States to adopt 
        pets from local animal shelters and rescues.
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