[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 72 (Thursday, April 27, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Page S2627]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 144--DESIGNATING MAY 1, 2017, AS ``NATIONAL PUREBRED 
                               DOG DAY''

  Mr. TILLIS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 144

       Whereas the human-canine bond predates history and 
     individuals have enjoyed the companionship and assistance of 
     dogs since the dawn of civilization;
       Whereas dog ownership has existed in all cultures, races, 
     climates, and economic situations;
       Whereas more than 350 dog breeds exist worldwide, and more 
     than 180 breeds are recognized by the American Kennel Club;
       Whereas purebred dogs and breeders of purebred dogs have 
     played a crucial role in United States history, dating to 
     colonial times, during which George Washington had a foxhound 
     breeding program, which established the American Foxhound 
     breed;
       Whereas responsible breeders of purebred dogs dedicate 
     their lives to improving the health and well-being of dogs 
     and preserving unique breeds of dogs;
       Whereas purebred dogs were created to work alongside 
     humans, and provide inestimable service as--
       (1) search and rescue dogs;
       (2) service dogs;
       (3) disease detection dogs;
       (4) police dogs;
       (5) conservation dogs;
       (6) livestock guardians;
       (7) therapy dogs; and
       (8) companions and guardians of families, homes, and 
     property;
       Whereas purebred dogs provide unparalleled service to the 
     disabled as guide and service dogs, and are the choice of 
     leading service dog breeding programs because of the 
     heritable intelligence, and desirable and predictable 
     qualities, of purebred dogs;
       Whereas purebred military working dogs serve alongside the 
     men and women of the United States Armed Forces in combat and 
     in peacetime;
       Whereas breed instinct enables purebred dogs to readily 
     serve as--
       (1) avalanche dogs;
       (2) trackers and trailers;
       (3) herders;
       (4) controllers of vermin;
       (5) water rescuers;
       (6) carting and sled dogs;
       (7) retrievers;
       (8) protectors;
       (9) hunters; and
       (10) bird dogs;
       Whereas the first ``National Purebred Dog Day'' was 
     established on May 1, 2015;
       Whereas millions of individuals, through social media and 
     other avenues, recognize May 1 each year as ``National 
     Purebred Dog Day'' and desire, on May 1, to expressly 
     recognize the contributions of the purebred dog; and
       Whereas individuals value all dogs, regardless of the 
     ancestry of the dogs, and especially cherish a purpose-bred 
     dog and the predictability of each respective breed of 
     purpose-bred dog: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates May 1, 2017, as ``National Purebred Dog 
     Day'' in celebration of purebred dogs and the many service 
     and companion benefits purebred dogs have and continue to 
     provide to the United States; and
       (2) honors the dedicated and responsible breeders who work 
     to preserve and advance their breeds and responsible dog 
     ownership throughout the United States.

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