HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-4656
HR 4656
ByRepresentatives Wicks, Walen, Fitzgibbon, Chapman, Ryu, Dolan, Santos, and Morgan
WHEREAS, There are thousands of therapy animal teams serving in communities across the United States; and
WHEREAS, Therapy animal teams in Washington play an essential role in improving human health and well-being through the human-animal bond; and
WHEREAS, Therapy animal teams make millions of visits per year in settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and hospice; and
WHEREAS, Therapy animal teams interact with a variety of people in our communities across Washington including veterans, seniors, patients, students facing literacy challenges, and those approaching end of life; and
WHEREAS, These exceptional therapy animals who partner with their human companions bring comfort and healing to those in need;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor and encourage Washingtonians to celebrate our therapy animals and their human handlers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives publicly salute the service of therapy animal teams in our Washington communities and in communities across the nation.
I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of
Resolution 4656 adopted by the House of Representatives
February 24, 2022
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Bernard Dean, Chief Clerk