HR243: HR243 Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol; May 1, 2025; benefits and contributions of purebred dogs; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a ceremonial measure honoring purebred dogs. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it lists ways purebred dogs contribute to society, including as guide dogs, service dogs, search and rescue dogs, police dogs, military dogs, herding and hunting dogs, and their role in medical research on heritable diseases. The resolution formally states that the House of Representatives commends the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs and designates May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and the press.

• Formally designates May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol through a House resolution.
• States the House of Representatives commends the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs, without creating any new legal rule.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

This resolution mainly affects the symbolic recognition given by the Georgia House of Representatives; it does not impose duties on the public. It may be of interest to dog breeders, kennel clubs, service and working dog organizations, and members of the public who attend the state capitol event.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it creates no new rights, funding, or requirements. Its practical effect is limited to an official day of recognition at the state capitol and public distribution of the resolution's text.

• The whereas clauses describe purebred dogs' roles as guide dogs, service dogs, search and rescue dogs, police and military dogs, and their contribution to medical research.
• The resolving clause states the House commends purebred dogs and recognizes May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.

1. 2025-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-11House Hopper (House)

• Soo Hong (R, HD-103)Primary sponsor
• Noel Williams (R, HD-148)
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)

• purebred dogs
• state capitol recognition
• ceremonial resolution
• service animals