[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 170 (Tuesday, October 17, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5052]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 409--AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE ATRIUM IN THE PHILIP 
A. HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING FOR A BIPAWTISAN HOWL-O-WEEN DOG PAWRADE 
              ON OCTOBER 31, 2023, FROM 4:00 TO 6:00 P.M.

  Mr. TILLIS submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 409

       Whereas President Harry Truman stated, ``If you want a 
     friend in Washington, get a dog.'';
       Whereas over 65,000,000 households in the United States are 
     enriched by having a dog in the home;
       Whereas over 1,700 dogs serve alongside our military 
     service members;
       Whereas approximately 500,000 service dogs assist disabled 
     people of the United States, including veterans;
       Whereas over 3,000 dogs protect and serve our Nation 
     working with Federal law enforcement;
       Whereas dogs, especially in costumes, have a unique ability 
     to bring people of the United States with different 
     backgrounds and beliefs together; and
       Whereas the Senate welcomes canine companions on a regular, 
     ``bipawtisan'' basis: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved,

     SECTION 1. USE OF THE ATRIUM IN THE HART SENATE OFFICE 
                   BUILDING FOR A BIPAWTISAN HOWL-O-WEEN DOG 
                   PAWRADE.

       The atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building is 
     authorized to be used on October 31, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 
     p.m., for a Bipawtisan Howl-o-ween Dog Pawrade.

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