HR209 Summary

• Commends Paul Hammond for over 25 years of meritorious service in the canine services industry.
• Recognizes Hammond's experience directing canine program units for the Department of State and Department of Defense in Iraq and Afghanistan for eight years, and service with the British Army Dog Unit in Northern Ireland for 15 years.
• Acknowledges Hammond's role as Vice President of Canine Services for AMK9-iK9, LLC in Anniston, Alabama, which has trained over 400 canine and handler teams deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
• Highlights AMK9-iK9's strategic partnership with Auburn University's Canine Detection Research Institute and the training of the state's first courthouse dog in 2013.
• Directs the House of Representatives to honor and commend Paul Hammond with sincere best wishes for continued success.