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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 409
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 17, 2023
Mr. Tillis submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for a Bipawtisan Howl-o-ween Dog Pawrade on October 31, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Whereas President Harry Truman stated, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.”;
Whereas over 65,000,000 households in the United States are enriched by having a dog in the home;
Whereas over 1,700 dogs serve alongside our military service members;
Whereas approximately 500,000 service dogs assist disabled people of the United States, including veterans;
Whereas over 3,000 dogs protect and serve our Nation working with Federal law enforcement;
Whereas dogs, especially in costumes, have a unique ability to bring people of the United States with different backgrounds and beliefs together; and
Whereas the Senate welcomes canine companions on a regular, bipawtisan
basis: Now, therefore, be it
Use of the atrium in the Hart Senate Office Building for a Bipawtisan Howl-o-ween Dog Pawrade
The atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building is authorized to be used on October 31, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., for a Bipawtisan Howl-o-ween Dog Pawrade.