LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society upon
the occasion of celebrating its 125th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals and organizations who would faithfully
dedicate themselves to the care and protection of animals; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society upon the occasion of celebrating its 125th
Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, A non-profit animal shelter located in Menands, New York, the
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) has been providing shelter, food,
care, lots of TLC, as well as medical attention, if needed, for cats and
dogs in the Capital Region community since 1887; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, MHHS sponsors various community education and
outreach programs throughout the year; its field services include rescue
and care of injured or distressed animals, investigation of reports of
animal abuse and neglect, and enforcement of Agriculture and Markets
laws; and
WHEREAS, The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society's animal care facility is
the largest in the Capital Region, receiving an average of over 6,000
animals per year; and
WHEREAS, In addition to its on-site and field personnel, MHHS is
assisted by a team of volunteers who help to support and maintain the
health of animals residing at the shelter and participate in various
fundraising and community activities; and
WHEREAS, MHHS receives not just common household pets like cats, dogs,
rabbits and hamsters, but also snakes, birds, iguanas, fish, horses,
livestock and even llamas; and
WHEREAS, The primary goal of MHHS is to improve the lives of homeless
and abused animals through sheltering, adoption, education and advocacy,
as well as the prevention of animal cruelty; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society upon the occasion of celebrating
its 125th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brad Shear, Executive Director, Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.