American Kennel Club Honors NJ Senate President Sweeney with AKC Legislator of the Year Award

Trenton, NJ – The American Kennel Club (AKC^®) honored New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney with the AKC Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his strong advocacy for responsible dog ownership.

Sheila Goffe, AKC Vice President, Government Relations; Jeffrey Ball, President of the New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs; and representatives of area AKC dog clubs presented the award to Senator Sweeney on June 16, 2016 at the New Jersey State House.

“We are pleased to honor Senator Sweeney as AKC Legislator of the Year, with our appreciation for his ongoing support for responsible dog owners and his dedication to protecting the health and wellbeing of dogs. His thoughtful, insightful approach to canine legislation demonstrates that he is both a knowledgeable statesman as well as a friend to New Jersey dog owners,” Goffe said.

The presentation was part of an annual capitol legislative day sponsored by the AKC and the New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs. Dog lovers from some of the state’s more than 100 AKC dog clubs, along with several therapy dogs, spent the day meeting with legislators and sharing concerns about a proposed repeal of consumer protection laws (SB 63) for pet purchasers.

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