HR1323: HR1323 Georgia Purebred Dog Day; May 1, 2026; benefits and contributions of purebred dogs to the State of Georgia; recognize

26 LC 129 1018 House Resolution 1323 By: Representatives Hong of the 103rd, Jenkins of the 136th, and Howard of the 71st A RESOLUTION Commending the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs to t he State of Georgia and1 recognizing May 1, 2026, as Georgia Purebred Dog Day; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, dedicated individuals in Georgia breed dogs to develop unique, predictable3 characteristics that enable dogs to excel in a wide range of beneficial areas; 4 WHEREAS, purebred dogs are living legacies of the cultures that c r e a t e d t h e m , a n d5 historically these dogs worked alongside their people and provided them companionship;6 WHEREAS, today, the service of these breeds continues as they work alongside humans and7 provide inestimable companionship while serving as guide dogs, service dogs, conservation8 dogs, livestock guardians, search and rescue dogs, earth dogs, police dogs, canine soldiers9 serving by the sides of our military men and women, and ultimat ely guardians of family,10 home, and health;11 WHEREAS, purebred dogs have been of enormous help to medical sc ience, serving as12 models for many heritable human diseases, playing a role in humanity's understanding of the13 human and canine genomes, and benefitting pharmaceutical research and development; and14 H. R. 1323 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1018 WHEREAS, purebred dogs are working dogs, serving as avalanche d ogs, trackers and15 trailers, herders, controllers of vermin, water rescuers, carti ng and sled dogs, retrievers,16 protectors, hunters, and bird dogs, and always have been the heartbeat of a companion near17 and dear to humans; and18 WHEREAS, all dogs should be valued, whatever their ancestry, bu t the purpose-bred dog19 and the predictability of its breed should be cherished and preserved; and20 WHEREAS, each breed is indelibly etched in the history of the culture that created it just as21 surely as that culture's music, art, and language.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 the members of this body commend the many contributions of purebred dogs to society in24 this State and recognize May 1, 2026, as Georgia Purebred Dog Day.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the27 public and the press.28 H. R. 1323 - 2 -