[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 149 (Tuesday, September 24, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S6376]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 853--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 20 
                      AS NATIONAL SERVICE DOG DAY

  Mr. MORAN (for himself and Mr. Tester) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 853

       Whereas service dogs assist individuals with a wide range 
     of challenges;
       Whereas service dogs are able to support veterans 
     struggling after war;
       Whereas service dogs have assisted individuals in the 
     United States since 1929;
       Whereas evidence-based research has shown that service dogs 
     provide numerous health and fitness benefits;
       Whereas tens of thousands of service dogs are estimated to 
     be working in the United States today; and
       Whereas National Service Dog Day is an appropriate tribute 
     to service dogs and the organizations that offer service dogs 
     free of charge to United States veterans and individuals with 
     disabilities: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) supports recognizing September 20 as National Service 
     Dog Day;
       (2) encourages all individuals in the United States to 
     learn about the history of service dogs and the unique, 
     positive impact service dogs have on individuals with 
     disabilities; and
       (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
     calling on the people of the United States to conduct 
     appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to 
     demonstrate support for organizations that train and pair 
     service dogs with disabled individuals in the United States.

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