RESOLUTION NO. 240420
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Sponsor: Councilmember Crispin Rea
RESOLUTION - Declaring April 30, 2024, as National Therapy Animal Day in Kansas City.
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WHEREAS, pet therapy animal teams play an essential role in improving human health and well-being through the human-animal bond; and
WHEREAS, these animal therapy teams make countless visits per year in settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and hospice; and
WHEREAS, these therapy animal teams interact with a variety of people in our community 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; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby declare April 30, 2024, as National Therapy Animal Day in Kansas City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that copies hereof be presented to members of Pet Partners, Joelle Kozik, Amy Wurst, Elaine Bowers and Rosan Bowers in token of the Mayor and Council’s thanks for their leadership in this celebration of National Therapy Animal Day and encouraging more pet owners to consider becoming volunteers, creating a happier, healthier community through greater access to safe and meaningful animal therapy visits.
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