Georgia CommonsSR 96: Purebred Dog Day; recognize May 1, 2025
Last action February 20, 2025 · Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol, honoring the contributions of purebred dogs in Georgia.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate does not change any law. Instead, it formally commends purebred dogs for their historical and ongoing contributions, including work as guide dogs, service dogs, search and rescue dogs, police dogs, and military dogs, as well as their role in medical research on heritable diseases. The resolution designates May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press. The resolution has already been adopted by the Senate.
What the bill does
- Recognizes May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends purebred dogs for their historical and modern roles, including service, search and rescue, police, and military work.
- Notes the contributions of purebred dogs to medical science and genetic research.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
This resolution mainly affects the Georgia Senate itself, which formally adopts the commendation, and the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute copies. It has symbolic relevance to dog breeders, owners of purebred dogs, and organizations involved in service, rescue, and police dog work.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and creates no new rules or funding. Its significance is purely symbolic and ceremonial, giving official recognition to purebred dogs and the people who breed, train, and work with them in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe purebred dogs' historical and modern roles, including service, search and rescue, police, and military work, and contributions to medical research.
- The resolved clause commends purebred dogs and designates May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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.”
“purebred dogs are living legacies of the cultures that created them, and historically these dogs worked alongside their people and provided them companionship”
Status timeline
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute (Senate)
- Senate Third Read (Senate)
- Senate Read Second Time (Senate)
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (Senate)
- Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
Votes
- Senate voteFebruary 20, 2025
40 yea, 9 nay (1 not voting, 6 absent)
Topics
- purebred dogs
- state capitol recognition
- Georgia Senate resolutions
- animal welfare