[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 136 (Friday, October 2, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1878]
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 CELEBRATING THE FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY HUMANE 
                                SOCIETY

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 2, 1998

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Montgomery County Humane Society as they celebrate their 40th 
anniversary. As an animal lover and member of the Congressional Friends 
of Animals Caucus, I am so proud that this organization has provided 
compassionate animal welfare services to my district in Montgomery 
County, Maryland for so many years.
  The Montgomery County Humane Society offers many critically important 
services to the county. Every year, the organization shelters over 
10,500 animals and provides other assistance to 100,000 local citizens. 
The adoption program is nationally recognized with an impressive 69% 
adoption rate. The Montgomery County Humane Society also provides 
rescue services, low- and no-cost spaying and neutering, veterinary 
care, and critical humane education programs.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to offer congratulations and my warmest 
wishes to the Montgomery County Humane Society as they celebrate this 
important milestone. May they continue to grow and prosper.

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