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Waynesfield mayor proclaims September 25 as Service Dog Month
Summary
Mayor Rodney Luma read a proclamation recognizing the role of trained service dogs and nonprofit training organizations, declaring September 25 as the village's service dog month and urging community awareness of handlers’ rights under federal law.
Mayor Rodney Luma presented a proclamation recognizing the benefits of accredited service dogs and declaring Sept. 25 as Waynesfield Service Dog Month.
The proclamation described the national context—tens of millions of adults with disabilities and comparatively few accredited service dogs—and recognized local and national nonprofit organizations that train service dogs and provide ongoing support. Mayor Luma said the proclamation was intended to educate the community about the role and legal protections of service-dog handlers.
The council acknowledged the proclamation and members and attendees welcomed the dog present at the meeting.
