III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 409 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 17, 2023 Mr. Tillis submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for a Bipawtisan Howl-o-ween Dog Pawrade on October 31, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Whereas President Harry Truman stated, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.”; Whereas over 65,000,000 households in the United States are enriched by having a dog in the home; Whereas over 1,700 dogs serve alongside our military service members; Whereas approximately 500,000 service dogs assist disabled people of the United States, including veterans; Whereas over 3,000 dogs protect and serve our Nation working with Federal law enforcement; Whereas dogs, especially in costumes, have a unique ability to bring people of the United States with different backgrounds and beliefs together; and Whereas the Senate welcomes canine companions on a regular, bipawtisan basis: Now, therefore, be it

1. Use of the atrium in the Hart Senate Office Building for a Bipawtisan Howl-o-ween Dog Pawrade The atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building is authorized to be used on October 31, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., for a Bipawtisan Howl-o-ween Dog Pawrade.