MO HB1778

Designates "Old Drum" as the official state historical dog of Missouri, adding section 10.112 to Chapter 10 of Missouri Revised Statutes

Old Drum was the subject of a notable 1870 Missouri Supreme Court case and inspired a famous closing argument speech known as the "Eulogy to Old Drum"

Incorporates the full text of the "Eulogy to Old Drum" speech into statute, which describes the dog's unwavering loyalty and faithfulness to its master in all circumstances

The eulogy emphasizes that a dog is "the one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world" and remains loyal through prosperity and poverty, health and sickness, and even in death