Gee Julie, now you will defintely need to get more AT representatives in NY if this passes!!!!
BILL NUMBER:A9655
TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the state law, in relation to designat-
ing the German Shepherd as the official state dog
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: To establish the German Shepard as The
New York state dog.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Currently New York State does not have
an official state dog. This legislation would establish the German
Shepard as the official state dog.
JUSTIFICATION: The German Shepard exemplifies brave, courageous, and
protective characteristics. This dog is a recognizable animal that is a
symbol of hope and safety. Establishing the state dog would stimulate
the awareness of the great things dogs do to contribute to our :treat
state.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: None
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately
GO NEW YORK STATE!!!!
I just hope if they make the GSD the state dog that the officials learn to spell German Shepherd Dog!
They are politicians and as we well know spelling and getting the facts straight is not a number 1 priority. I will send a note to my assemblyman since I know how much they like hearing from their constituents. 🙂
Please let us know the results of this vote! I’m in Massachusetts, where the Boston Terrier is the state dog, so I will need to know ASAP so I can start packing.