Expressing support for the designation of May 2009 as "National Link Awareness Month" and recognizing the link between animal cruelty and other forms of societal violence.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Link Awareness Month. Recognizes that: (1) the link between animal cruelty and domestic violence is a national concern; and (2) laws that recognize such link are critical in protecting countless domestic violence survivors and their pets.…