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Assembly adopts resolution recognizing Animal Rights Awareness Week
Summary
Assemblymember Castillo's HR 45, recognizing Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by the California State Assembly on May 29, 2025; the sponsor highlighted local rescue work and the trap-neuter-return program and introduced a shelter leader at the chamber.
The California State Assembly adopted House Resolution 45 on May 29, 2025, recognizing Animal Rights Awareness Week. Assemblymember Castillo introduced the resolution and described the work of local animal-welfare organizations in his district.
Castillo said animals “deserve to be treated with dignity and respect” and cited local groups such as Sierra Pacific Fur Babies, which he said rescues cats and runs trap-neuter-return programs to reduce feral-cat overpopulation. After the resolution was adopted by voice vote, Castillo introduced David Lupe, president of the Southern California division of Sierra Pacific Fur Babies, who was present in the gallery.
The clerk opened the roll for coauthors and recorded 55 coauthors on the measure. The Assembly adopted the resolution by voice vote; the clerk announced “the ayes have it” and the resolution was adopted. The sponsor said the resolution honors animal-welfare stakeholders and the bipartisan work on related bills in recent sessions.
The resolution is a ceremonial recognition; it does not appropriate funds or create a new statute. No roll-call tally of individual yes/no votes was recorded on the floor during the voice vote.
