Bill Text: WV HCR97 | 2019 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Designating the Mountain Cur as West Virginia’s official state dog
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 9-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-03-07 - To House Rules [HCR97 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2019-HCR97-Introduced.html
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 97
(By Delegates Hill, Azinger, Cooper, Hott, J. Jeffries, Mandt, C. Martin, Maynard, and Steele)
[Introduced March 7, 2019]
Designating the Mountain Cur as West Virginia’s official state dog.
Whereas, The Mountain Cur was considered one of the most valuable assets to early mountain pioneers, settlers, and homesteaders; and
Whereas, The Mountain Cur was used to catch, tree, or hole wild game, which provided food and furs for families; and
Whereas, The Mountain Cur is a medium sized dog, standing 16 to 25 inches when full grown and weighs approximately 45 to 60 pounds. The breed has a rough coat that is brindle, black, brindle black, and yellow, has high set hanging ears, and a strong neck; and
Whereas, The Mountain Cur was declared a breed in 1957 with the organization of the Original Mountain Cur Breeders of America; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Mountain Cur be designated as the official state dog; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor and the schools of this state.