SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1

(By Senators Weld and Baldwin)

[Introduced January 10, 2020]

Designating dogs that are adopted from West Virginia animal shelters and rescues as West Virginia’s official state dog.

Whereas, According to a recent study, animal shelters and rescues in the United States take in more than 5.5 million dogs each year; and

Whereas, Approximately 800,000 of these dogs are euthanized every year; and

Whereas, West Virginia has more than 500 animal shelters and rescues that are dedicated to finding homes for the thousands of dogs they take in each year; and

Whereas, The Legislature seeks to raise public awareness of shelter and rescue dogs; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That dogs adopted from West Virginia animal shelters and rescues be designated as West Virginia’s official state dog; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor and the schools of this state.