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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING MARCH 20TH AS "PANDA GIRL RESPECT FOR LIVING THINGS DAY"

     Introduced By: Senator John J. Tassoni

     Date Introduced: March 20, 2012

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

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     WHEREAS, Animals may not always understand people’s underlying needs for comfort

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and affection, but they never hesitate to provide an encouraging, gentle presence; and

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     WHEREAS, Panda Girl, a twelve year-old dog, has interacted with thousands of

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schoolchildren and adults as a tireless therapy working dog; and

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     WHEREAS, The beauty and magic of the human-animal companion bond and the

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unconditional love between a pet and a person can go a long way toward building a friendlier and

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more peaceful world for all living things; and

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     WHEREAS, Our four-legged friends enrich our lives, our families, and our society; now,

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therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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hereby proclaims March 20th to be known in perpetuity as “Panda Girl Respect for Living Things

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Day” in the State of Rhode Island; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Pearl Salotto.

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