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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, Dogs play an important role in the lives of many 
3Illinois citizens by serving as companions, therapy
dogs, and 
4assistance dogs; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, It is recognized that dog-related problems are 
6most often caused by irresponsible owners; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, Responsible dog ownership is encouraged in 
8Illinois and responsible owners should properly control
and 
9provide adequate training for their dogs; and
  
 
10    WHEREAS, Canine Good Citizen programs identify and 
11officially recognize those dogs who behave as
members in good 
12standing with the community; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, The "Canine Good Citizen Program", developed by 
14the American Kennel Club, teaches pet
owners that dogs should 
15exhibit "good citizen" behaviors in the presence of other 
16people and animals, in both the home
and community; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Children and adults of all ages participate in 
18Canine Good Citizen classes to learn the skills involved
in 
19responsible dog ownership; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, With dog bites and animal concerns on the rise, 
2there is a need for dogs to remain well-behaved
community 
3members; therefore, be it
  
 
4    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
5HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
6endorse the American Kennel Club's "Canine Good Citizen 
7Program" and
support its efforts to promote responsible dog 
8ownership in the State of Illinois; and be it further
  
 
9    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
10presented to the American Kennel Club as a symbol of our 
11respect and esteem.