[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 17 (Thursday, February 2, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

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                         HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 2, 2012

  Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize The Humane 
Society of Southern Arizona, which provides services in my district, 
and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 
(ASPCA) for their efforts to help save the lives of shelter animals in 
the Tucson area. The ASPCA has awarded a $10,000 grant to The Humane 
Society of Southern Arizona to support their hard work and innovation 
in finding homes for animals.
  The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is one of 56 animal rescue 
organizations nationwide that are receiving grant funding for the 
ASPCA's ``Mega Match-a-thon'' event, which will take place this spring. 
The ASPCA is granting nearly half a million dollars to support a host 
of large-scale adoption events nationwide in an effort to save more 
lives of shelter animals.
  Over its 145 year history, it has been a priority of the ASPCA to 
help create a nation of humane communities; places where homeless 
animals are not killed simply because of the lack of space or 
resources. The Humane Society of Southern Arizona shares this 
commitment to the humane treatment of animals and stands as an example 
for communities and shelters nationwide.
  On behalf of the citizens and animals of Arizona, I am proud to 
congratulate both The Humane Society of Southern Arizona and the ASPCA 
for their continued commitment to protecting animals.

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