Georgia CommonsHR 243: Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol; May 1, 2025; benefits and contributions of purebred dogs; recognize
Last action February 11, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol, honoring the roles purebred dogs play as working, service, and companion animals.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives does not change any law. It formally commends the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs, citing their roles as guide dogs, service dogs, search and rescue dogs, police dogs, military working dogs, and companions, as well as their contribution to medical research into human and canine genetics. The resolution designates May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press. The measure is a ceremonial statement rather than a binding rule, and it creates no new requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Commends the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs in a formal statement adopted by the House of Representatives.
- Designates May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily affects dog breeders, breed clubs, and purebred dog owners in Georgia, whose work is being publicly recognized. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal force and creates no new rules, funding, or penalties. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives public recognition to purebred dog breeding and to the working, service, and companion roles these dogs play in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe purebred dogs' roles in service work, medical research, and working occupations such as search and rescue and livestock guarding.
- The resolving clause commends purebred dogs and formally sets May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs and recognize May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
- Noel Williams (R, HD-148)
- John Corbett (R, HD-174)
Topics
- purebred dogs
- state capitol recognition
- ceremonial resolution
- service dogs