A 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