III
118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 238
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 6, 2023
Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Moran) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
September 19, 2023
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to with an amended preamble
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for recognizing September 20 as National Service Dog Day.
Whereas service dogs assist individuals with a wide range of challenges,
Whereas service dogs are able to support veterans struggling after war;
Whereas service dogs have assisted individuals in the United States since 1929;
Whereas evidence-based research has shown that service dogs provide numerous health and fitness benefits;
Whereas tens of thousands of service dogs are estimated to be working in the United States today; and
Whereas National Service Dog Day is an appropriate tribute to service dogs and the organizations that offer service dogs free of charge to United States veterans and individuals with disabilities: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
supports recognizing September 20 as National Service Dog Day;
encourages all individuals in the United States to learn about the history of service dogs and the unique, positive impact service dogs have on individuals with disabilities; and
requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for organizations that train and pair service dogs with disabled individuals in the United States.