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The Liberty Lake City Council on Sept. 17 approved a city proclamation declaring September 2024 as National Service Dog Month, in connection with a national month-long observance. 

Here is the text of the city's proclamation:  

WHEREAS, the City of Liberty Lake believes in the joyful, transformative power of the human-canine bond and inclusivity of all citizens; and

WHEREAS, in the United States, 64 million American adults and children have a disability and only 16,000 service dogs from accredited training programs exist nationwide and the need is growing; and

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; and

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; and

WHEREAS, National Service Dog Month aims to educate our community about the benefits of service dogs and the laws protecting them; and

WHEREAS, the City of Liberty Lake continues to work toward becoming an inclusive community in which all citizens, and their service dogs, are embraced.

Now, therefore, we, Mayor and Councilmembers of the City of Liberty Lake, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2024, as: National Service Dog Month in the City of Liberty Lake, Washington. Further, we encourage all citizens to celebrate task trained service dogs and be respectful of the rights afforded to the adults, children and veterans who lead more independent lives because of their assistance.

Dated this 17th day of September, 2024.

Cris Kaminskas, Mayor