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III
118TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 238
Expressing support for recognizing September 20 as National Service Dog
Day.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 6, 2023
Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. MORAN) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to with an amended preamble
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for recognizing September 20 as National
Service Dog Day.
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
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SRES 238 ATS
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 indi-
viduals with disabilities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) supports recognizing September 20 as Na-
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tional Service Dog Day;
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(2) encourages all individuals in the United
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States to learn about the history of service dogs and
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the unique, positive impact service dogs have on in-
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dividuals with disabilities; and
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(3) requests that the President issue a procla-
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mation calling on the people of the United States to
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conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and pro-
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grams to demonstrate support for organizations that
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train and pair service dogs with disabled individuals
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in the United States.
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