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MO HB306
Bill
Status
4/3/2013
Primary Sponsor
Denny Hoskins
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AI Summary
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Designates "Old Drum," subject of an 1870 Missouri Supreme Court case, as Missouri's official historical dog
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Includes the full text of the famous "Eulogy to Old Drum" closing argument speech in state law, emphasizing the dog's unwavering loyalty and faithfulness to its master
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Designates "Jim the Wonder Dog," a Llewellin setter and champion hunting dog, as Missouri's official Wonder Dog
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Jim the Wonder Dog was known for identifying objects and people based on verbal commands in multiple languages and formats, and for accurately predicting winners of seven Kentucky Derbies and the World Series
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Jim the Wonder Dog is the only animal buried in Ridge Park Cemetery in Marshall, Missouri, where his grave remains the most visited location in the cemetery
Legislative Description
Designates "Old Drum" as the official state historical dog
Last Action
Placed on Informal Calendar
5/15/2013