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Recognizing April 30, 2024 as Therapy Animal Day in Hennepin County - offered by Commissioner Greene and Commissioner Conley
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WHEREAS:
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WHEREAS, National Therapy Animal Day is an annual event observed on April 30 that recognizes the thousands of therapy animal teams serving in communities across the United States; and
WHEREAS, therapy animals in Hennepin County play an essential role in improving human health and well-being through the human-animal bond; and
WHEREAS, therapy animal teams make millions of visits per year in settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools and hospices and interact with a variety of people in our community including veterans, seniors, patients, students facing literacy challenges, and those approaching the end of their lives; and
WHEREAS, exceptional therapy animals partner with their human companions to bring comfort and healing to those in need; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County Libraries regularly host therapy animals to support children during reading education events; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office employs their own emotional support dog who provides comfort to victims, witnesses, and employees; and
WHEREAS, Animal Therapy Day in Hennepin County encourages Hennepin County residents to celebrate our therapy animals and their human handlers.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim Tuesday April 30, 2024, as Therapy Animal Day in Hennepin County.
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Background:
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval