HR 243: 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 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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

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

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