HR0175 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, There are thousands of therapy animal teams serving in communities across the United States; and

WHEREAS, Therapy animal teams play an essential role in improving human health and well-being through the human-animal bond; and

WHEREAS, Therapy animal teams make millions of visits per year in such settings as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and hospice; and

WHEREAS, Therapy animal teams interact with a variety of people in our communities, including veterans, seniors, patients, students facing literacy challenges, and those approaching end of life; and

WHEREAS, These exceptional therapy animals who partner with their human companions bring comfort and healing to those in need; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare April 30, 2023 as Therapy Animal Day in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we encourage Illinoisans to celebrate therapy animals and their human handlers, and we salute the service of therapy animal teams in our communities across Illinois and the nation.