HR656 - Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Texas Humane Legislation Network Day at the State Capitol.

      H.R. No. 656       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Humane Legislation Network are   gathering at the State Capitol on March 25, 2025; and          WHEREAS, Founded by Texans for Texas Animals in 1975, the   Texas Humane Legislation Network strives to protect animals through   advocacy and education initiatives; the organization is composed of   more than 27,000 members and donors, including animal shelter and   rescue workers and law enforcement personnel, and is led by a board   of directors encompassing a variety of animal law experts; and          WHEREAS, A nonpartisan entity, THLN collaborates with   elected officials in seeking enforceable anti-cruelty measures;   its members also work closely with stakeholders such as   veterinarians, shelter and sanctuary directors, animal control   officers, and prosecutors and judges at the local, state, and   federal levels; and          WHEREAS, For half a century, THLN has worked tirelessly to   improve the welfare of animals throughout the Lone Star State, and   all those associated with the organization are indeed deserving of   commendation for their myriad contributions; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize March 25, 2025, as Texas Humane   Legislation Network Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm   welcome to the visiting delegation; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for THLN as an expression of high regard by the Texas House   of Representatives.     Patterson     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 656 was adopted by the House on March   25, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House