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Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, it is with great admiration
that I wish to recognize the laudable achievements of Protectors of
Animals, a wonderful and innovative no-kill rescue and shelter
organization based in East Hartford, CT. I am proud to highlight the
occasion of their 40th Anniversary, and I wish to convey my deepest
congratulations to them on this auspicious occasion.

Protectors of Animals was founded in 1975 by a group of dedicated
individuals brought together by their shared love for animals and
commitment to animal welfare. Two of these individuals, Dru Harder and
Phyllis Pavel, truly started off at the grassroots level, knocking on
doors in their community in Portland, CT, in order to raise awareness
and funds for their local pound.

Over the years, Protectors of Animals' passion and tireless fight
against animal cruelty has led them to great successes and enabled them
to save countless abandoned and abused animals from being euthanized.
They have also aided more than 14,000 cats and 7,000 dogs in finding
caring homes across our State.

The dedicated staff and volunteers at Protectors of Animals not only
give animals shelter but help them to heal from past trauma and allow
them to recreate caring relationships with humans that are built on
trust. It is no surprise that this work has garnered deep and abiding
support from animal lovers around Connecticut. This joint effort,
backed by genuine values of humaneness and caring, has allowed them to
meet the highest standards of accountability, as well as program and
cost effectiveness. Protectors of Animals has been recognized by the
Independent Charities of America with that organization's ``Best in
America'' seal of approval, which is offered to a select few of the
highest performing nonprofits in our Nation.

Having personally supported Protectors of Animals over the years, I
can attest to the devotion, commitment, and enthusiasm of everyone
involved with their organization. I know how hard their founders, board
of directors, staff, and volunteers have worked to support these goals.
For its legacy of safeguarding animals and combating cruelty, I am
proud to congratulate and celebrate Protectors of Animals on its 40th
anniversary.

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