Committee approves resolution designating March 13, 2024 as Canine Veterans Awareness and Services Day
March 04, 2024 | Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania
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The Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness committee on March 13 unanimously approved House Resolution 286 to designate March 13, 2024, as Canine Veterans Awareness and Services Day and forwarded the resolution to the full House.
Chairman Jared Solomon introduced the item and asked committee staff to explain the measure. Mike, a committee staff member, summarized the resolution’s designation language and the committee moved the resolution for consideration. Chairman Gillan praised the role of working dogs across conflicts, saying, “They worked alongside our very brave men and women, and I certainly have a debt of gratitude and support this resolution.”
Chairman Solomon framed the resolution in the context of veteran mental‑health needs, stating, “About 20% of Afghanistan and Iraqi veterans deal with some form of PTSD,” and noting service animals can provide companionship and functional help for veterans with mental‑health or mobility challenges.
The committee took a roll call and, with no negative votes recorded, Chairman Solomon declared the resolution passed unanimously. The resolution will be transmitted to the House floor for consideration.
Chairman Jared Solomon introduced the item and asked committee staff to explain the measure. Mike, a committee staff member, summarized the resolution’s designation language and the committee moved the resolution for consideration. Chairman Gillan praised the role of working dogs across conflicts, saying, “They worked alongside our very brave men and women, and I certainly have a debt of gratitude and support this resolution.”
Chairman Solomon framed the resolution in the context of veteran mental‑health needs, stating, “About 20% of Afghanistan and Iraqi veterans deal with some form of PTSD,” and noting service animals can provide companionship and functional help for veterans with mental‑health or mobility challenges.
The committee took a roll call and, with no negative votes recorded, Chairman Solomon declared the resolution passed unanimously. The resolution will be transmitted to the House floor for consideration.
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