A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2024 AS “NATIONAL SERVICE DOG MONTH” IN THE CITY OF POMONA WHEREAS, we believe in the joyful, transformative power of the human-canine bond and inclusivity of all citizens; WHEREAS, in the United States, 64 million adults and children have a disability and only 16,000 service dogs from accredited training programs exist nationwide and the need is growing.
WHEREAS, Canine Companions is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing expertly-trained service dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
WHEREAS, Canine Companions and their service dogs empower people with disabilities to lead life with greater independence, by providing best-in-class training, ongoing follow up services and a deeply committed community of support; WHEREAS, National Service Dog Month aims to educate our community about the benefits of service dogs and the laws protecting them; WHEREAS, the City of Pomona continues to work toward becoming an inclusive community in which all citizens, and their service dogs, are embraced; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, does hereby proclaim September 2024 “NATIONAL SERVICE DOG MONTH”
Dated this 16th day of September, 2024