SR313 - Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Paws Fur Help Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 313          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.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate