JONES HONORED FOR WORK ON ANIMAL ISSUES

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday U.S Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) received an award for his leadership on animal protection legislation in 2010 from the Humane Society of the United States, the Humane Society Legislative Fund and more than 15,000 supporters in North Carolina’s 3rd district.

Jones received the Legislative Leader award for, among other things, his leadership on legislation to authorize the adoption of a military working dog by the family of a deceased or seriously wounded member of the Armed Forces who handled the dog, as well as his work to protect the wild horses of Corolla and Shackleford Banks.    

“Time and again, we see animal protection issues bringing Members of Congress together and bridging partisan divides,” said HSLF President Michael Markarian. “We thank Rep. Jones for his compassion and determination to ensure that our animal welfare laws reflect our basic values and attitudes shared by people across the country.”