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Senate honors animal-rights advocate Anne Davis with citation and Governor's letter
Summary
The Senate read an official citation and a letter from Governor Gary Herbert honoring Anne Davis for her work on animal‑welfare reforms, including helping pass ‘Henry’s Law.’ Family and friends were recognized and a noontime pet‑food rally was announced at the Capitol steps.
The Utah State Senate paused floor business on Day 17 to honor Anne Davis, a long‑time animal‑rights advocate credited in the transcript with helping secure passage of "Henry's Law," which elevated certain cruelty offenses against companion animals to felony status. Senators recognized Davis' contributions, and Pamela Atkinson read a letter from Governor Gary Herbert praising Davis' decades of public education, pet‑food drives and legislative advocacy.
The Senate read an official citation noting Davis' work organizing pet food drives and advancing animal‑welfare legislation. The governor's letter, quoted on the floor by Pamela Atkinson, stated in part: "Miss Davis was instrumental in gaining public and legislative support for Henry's laws... She will be remembered as a stalwart friend and advocate of animals who created a lasting legacy for good in our community and beyond." Senate members and family were invited to a pet‑food rally scheduled at noon on the Capitol steps.
Senator Davis (who introduced the citation) recounted personal memories of working with Anne Davis and confirmed the chamber's prepared citation and Governor Herbert's statement. The Senate briefly resolved into a Committee of the Whole to receive the presentation and then returned to regular session.
