HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 4, 2024 Assistance Dog DayCOLUMBIA 0 HEIGHTS
PROCLAMATION
Assistance Dog Day: August 4, 2024
WHEREAS, Assistance Dog Day provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the
invaluable contributions of assistance dogs in enhancing the quality of life for individuals
with disabilities;
WHEREAS, assistance dogs, including guide dogs, service dogs, hearing dogs, and therapy
dogs, are specially trained to perform tasks that mitigate their handlers' disabilities, thereby
promoting independence, safety, and well-being;
WHEREAS, assistance dogs play a vital role in our community by providing physical
assistance, emotional support, and companionship to their handlers, contributing to their
ability to lead more fulfilling and active lives;
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights acknowledges and appreciates the dedication
and training required to develop assistance dogs, as well as the commitment of
organizations and individuals involved in their training and placement;
WHEREAS, Assistance Dog Day serves to raise awareness about the rights of individuals
accompanied by assistance dogs and promotes understanding and acceptance of these
highly trained animals in public spaces. -
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Police Department is committed to enhancing
community well-being by introducing a therapy dog into their team, further exemplifying
the positive impact and importance of assistance dogs in various aspects of our community. -
WHEREAS, on this day, we honor the partnership between assistance dogs and their
handlers, recognizing the profound bond and mutual benefit that enriches both their lives;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights,
proclaim August 4th, 2024, as "ASSISTANCE DOG DAY" in the City of Columbia
Heights. Join us in celebrating and appreciating the extraordinary assistance dogs who
improve the lives of individuals who need it in our community.
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Gail
A da Marquez Simu yor
July 22, 2024