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GA SR353
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/2/2017
Primary Sponsor
Renee Unterman
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate recognizes and commends the "Canines For Kids" therapy dog program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, established in 2009
- The program employs 13 full-time therapy dogs across departments at Egleston, Scottish Rite, and the Marcus Autism Center
- Therapy dogs undergo 18 months of comprehensive training and perform clinical tasks including easing pre-surgery fears, motivating rehabilitation patients, and distracting children from painful treatments
- The program has been nationally recognized, with other children's hospitals across the country seeking to replicate it
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Legislative Description
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Therapy Dogs; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
2/5/2018
Full Bill Text
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