NATIONAL THERAPY ANIMAL & NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER PET DAY APRIL 30 2023 (002).DOCX

PROCLAMATION 
NATIONAL THERAPY ANIMAL DAY 
NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER PET DAY
APRIL 30, 2023
WHEREAS, there are thousands of therapy animal teams serving in communities across the 
United States; and
WHEREAS, therapy animals in Maricopa 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 hospice; and
WHEREAS, therapy animals 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, there are thousands of homeless animals in Maricopa County and across the 
United States in need of a kind, loving home where they can thrive and show their true 
personalities; and
WHEREAS, shelter animals are not limited in their capabilities and can be a loyal companion, 
your best friend, or a therapy dog.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors does hereby 
proclaim April 30, 2023 as both NATIONAL THERAPY ANIMAL DAY AND NATIONAL ADOPT A 
SHELTER PET DAY. We salute the service of therapy animal teams in our community, and 
encourage people to consider adopting a dog or cat from a shelter. 
 DATED this 26th Day of April, 2023
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Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4
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Jack Sellers, Vice-Chairman, District 1
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Thomas Galvin, Supervisor, District 2
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Bill Gates, Supervisor, District 3
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Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5

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ATTEST:
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Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board