[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 137 (Saturday, September 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1769]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               NATIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEK

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                           HON. DAN SCHAEFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 27, 1996

  Mr. SCHAEFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join 
me in saluting America's animal shelters and the tens of thousands of 
caring individuals who are employed by or volunteer in these 
facilities. Just like other essential services our communities depend 
on, animal shelters and the people who work in them are services we 
often take for granted.
  The Humane Society of the United States, which has provided training 
and support to local animal shelters and humane organizations for over 
40 years, has declared November 3-9, 1996, as National Animal Shelter 
Appreciation Week. They are asking for us to take a minute of our time 
to show our appreciation for what shelters do to help animals and 
people in their communities.
  The idea for a national week of recognition and appreciation for 
animal shelters is supported by numerous animal shelter and humane 
society directors, including the Denver Dumb Friends League, that 
serves my community. Bob Rohde, the executive director of the Denver 
Dumb Friends League is one of those individuals who has made a 
difference in making animal care and control the life saving profession 
it has now become.
  I ask that you and all Americans join me, the Humane Society of the 
United States and local animal shelters like the Denver Dumb Friends 
League, in celebrating National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week during 
the first week of November this year.

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