HR 155 — Commending the Virginia Coalition for Beagle Protection.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 22107556D I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.

155 OfferedE March 9, 2022 N Commending the Virginia Coalition for Beagle Protection.

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and ofL beagles and other canines, has ably WHEREAS, after violations of the Animal Welfare Act were discovered at Envigo, a commercial C dog breeding facility in Cumberland that supports laboratory research in the Commonwealth and aEroad,abroad, E politicians and advocacy organizations associated with the Virginia Coalition for Beagle Protection resWHEREAS, the Virginia Coalition for Beagle Protection represents the collaborative efforts of 38 D animal rescue groups and humane societies to advocate to public leaders to pass legislation that will safeguard dogs at the Envigo facility and elsewhere;

and WHEREAS, by encouraging greater protection, oversight, and accountability in the care of dogs bred for research purposes and otherwise, the Virginia Coalition for Beagle Protection has helped the ComRESOLVEDbred byCommonwealth thefulfill House of Delegates, That the Virginia Coalition for Beagle Protection hereby be commended for its advocacycommitment andto service in support of the healthwell-being and welfare of canines;all creatures;

and,now, beHittherefore, RESOLVEDbe FURTHER,it Thatcommended the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolutionR for presentationits toadvocacy theand Virginiaservice Coalitionin forsupport Beagle Protection as an expression of the Househealth 5f Delegates' admiration for the organization's mission and itswelfare contributionsof tocanines; the Commonwealth.

and, be it R RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution 5 for presentation to the Virginia Coalition for Beagle Protection as an expression of the House of R Delegates' admiration for the organization's mission and its contributions to the Commonwealth.