TITLE: Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Paws Fur Help Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Paws Fur Help Day.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join in celebrating March 25, 2025, as Paws Fur Help Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Established in 2022, Paws Fur Help is a nonprofit organization founded on a mission to protect and advocate for vulnerable companion animals in Hidalgo County; the organization is guided by a devoted board of directors and community volunteers who work tirelessly to increase awareness and promote regulations regarding animal welfare; and WHEREAS, In addition to helping to educate the public, Paws Fur Help facilitates adoption events and transportation services for rehoming animals, collaborates with area school districts to build and deliver dog houses to families in need, and manages a pet food pantry that also offers medications for flea and tick prevention; the organization works with the community to raise funds for spaying and neutering and advocates positive change by communicating with elected officials, attending animal-related court cases, and lobbying for ordinances and laws that promote the well-being and ethical treatment of animals; and WHEREAS, Paws Fur Help has received numerous accolades since its establishment and was recently honored with the Community Champion Award by the Mission Chamber of Commerce; it is a model institution for promoting animal welfare in the Lone Star State, and all who have contributed to its success are truly worthy of special recognition for their efforts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commend the dedicated volunteers and board members of Paws Fur Help for their exemplary service on behalf of companion animals and extend to all best wishes for a rewarding Paws Fur Help Day at the Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Hinojosa of Hidalgo President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 25, 2025.