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Committee approves resolution designating May 1 as Purebred Dog Day after minor text edits
Summary
Senate Resolution 96, which would designate May 1 as Purebred Dog Day in the state capital, was amended to change references from “state of Georgia” to “state capital” and passed the Rules Committee unanimously.
The Senate Rules Committee unanimously approved Senate Resolution 96, which commends the benefits of purebred dogs and designates May 1 as Purebred Dog Day in the state capital, after a committee amendment to the draft’s place‑name language.
Senator Dixon presented SR 96, saying the resolution “commends the benefits and the contributions of purebred dogs and designates May 1 as purebred dog day.” During discussion a committee member asked a practical question: “How do you determine if a dog is purebred?” The sponsor and members treated the question as part of light‑hearted committee colloquy; no registration or certification process was adopted in committee.
Chairman Dolezal moved an amendment to replace the phrase “state of Georgia” with “state capital” on lines 2 and 25 of the draft; the motion received a second and the amendment passed unanimously. The committee then approved SR 96 as amended on a unanimous voice vote.
The committee did not adopt standards or enforcement mechanisms for the day; the resolution is a commemorative designation and will move forward as amended to the rules calendar.
